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The Comparative Effectiveness of Telemedicine to Detect Diabetic Retinopathy

NCT01364129 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 567

Last updated 2016-03-09

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This project aims to: 1) evaluate the long-term effectiveness of telemedicine to detect diabetic retinopathy when compared to traditional surveillance methods, 2) identify the health belief factors related to adherence with annual diabetic eye exams, and 3) determine the cost-effectiveness of the telemedicine system from the perspective of the community clinic, the third-party payer, and the individual patient.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Ophthalmic Telemedicine

Participants receiving the intervention have digital images of their retina captured with a non-mydriatic camera. The images are then sent to Devers Eye Institute for review and report generation.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Steven L Mansberger, MD, MPH · Legacy Health System, Devers Eye Institute

  • Thomas M Becker, MD, PhD · Oregon Health and Science University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SCREENING
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2006-08-31
Primary Completion
2011-12-31
Completion
2012-06-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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