Philadelphia Telemedicine Glaucoma Detection and Follow-Up Study
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Glaucoma, Glaucoma Suspect, Diabetic Retinopathy, Ocular Hypertension, Cataract, Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion, Branch Retinal Arterial Occlusion, Central Retinal Vein Occlusion, Central Retinal Artery Occlusion, Epi-retinal Membrane, Macular Degeneration, Drusen, Loss of Vision
In brief
The goal is to conduct a 5-year prospective, randomized controlled trial to test an innovative, community-based intervention using posterior and anterior fundus photography of the optic nerve and macula and intraocular eye pressure measurements to improve access and utilization of eye care to detect, treat, and manage high-risk patients with previously undiagnosed glaucoma and other eye diseases. Research shows that subject failure to attend follow-up eye care appointments diminishes any previous benefits of community screenings for glaucoma. Greater adherence to follow-up visits can reduce glaucomatous blindness.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02390245
- Run by
- Wills Eye
- People needed
- 906
- Starts
- 2014-09-01
- Expected to finish
- 2020-08-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2022-08-22
Who can join
Age: 40 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- African-American, Hispanic, or Asian individuals over age 40
- Caucasian individuals over age 65
- Individuals of any ethnicity, over age 40 with a family history of glaucoma
- Individuals of any ethnicity, over age 40 with diabetes
- Individuals who meet one of the above criteria who have not seen an ophthalmologist in the past year
You may not qualify if…
- Any patient with previously diagnosed glaucoma, glaucoma suspect, or eye diseases who is currently being followed by an ophthalmologist
Where it is running
- Wills Eye Glaucoma Service — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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