Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema Screening by Non-Physicians With Limited Training
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The purpose is to assess accuracy of digital retinal image interpretation by technicians and direct ophthalmoscopy by nurses for the determination of diabetic retinopathy severity and the presence of diabetic macular edema for the identification of referrals to ophthalmologists. The results of both screening methods were compared with comprehensive eye examination by ophthalmologists.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started May 2005
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
May 1, 2005
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 1, 2006
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 11, 2007
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
July 12, 2007
CompletedJuly 31, 2007
July 1, 2007
July 11, 2007
July 27, 2007
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Sensitivity, specificity, kappa coefficient
cross-sectional
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- diabetic patients defined by WHO criteria
- lived in the geographic area of participated hospitals
You may not qualify if:
- have contraindications for receiving mydriatic medications
- have ocular media not clear enough for making diagnosis by any of the screening equipment
- have other retina diseases precluded the diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Department of Ophthalmology, Rajavithi Hospital
Bangkok, 11120, Thailand
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Paisan Ruamviboonsuk, MD
Department of Ophthalmology, Rajavithi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand 10400
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NON RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- SCREENING
- Intervention Model
- FACTORIAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER GOV
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 11, 2007
First Posted
July 12, 2007
Study Start
May 1, 2005
Study Completion
June 1, 2006
Last Updated
July 31, 2007
Record last verified: 2007-07