Biomarker of Diabetic Retinopathy (NCT05079399)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a complication of diabetes in which blood vessels supplying blood to the back of the eye (retina) are dysfunctional. This can lead to an improper supply of oxygen and nutrients to the retinal tissue, or it may trigger the formation of new blood vessels in response to the oxygen/nutrient deficiency. Ultimately affecting the normal vision. There is no known marker that will provide information on the health status of retinal blood vessels. Using highly specialized cells in the blood, this study will try to discover a marker of DR.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Spring Mill Clinic — Carmel, Indiana
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Blood draw (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (3 Sites)
- Spring Mill Clinic — Carmel, Indiana
- Eskenazi Eye Clinic — Indianapolis, Indiana
- Glick Eye Institute — Indianapolis, Indiana
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (317) 278-5075
Email: abhatwad@iupui.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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- A Study to Test Whether BI 764524 Helps People With an Eye Condition Called Diabetic Retinopathy — Phoenix, Arizona
- Implementation of Teleophthalmology in Urban Health Systems Study — Madison, Wisconsin
Explore by condition: All Diabetic Retinopathy clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.