Community Based Treatment for (ComBaT) Glaucoma
Increasing Eye Care Utilization in Black Americans At High Risk For Glaucoma Using A Community-Engaged and Faith-Based Intervention
2 other identifiers
interventional
60
1 country
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this research is to evaluate if intervention and education can change the behavior of someone's willingness to see an eye care provider to prevent blindness and glaucoma. The researchers are investigating if adding additional resources improves participant access to care.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Oct 2024
Typical duration for not_applicable
2 active sites
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 3, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 9, 2023
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
October 18, 2024
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 1, 2027
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2027
March 4, 2026
March 1, 2026
2.5 years
November 3, 2023
March 3, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Eye care utilization
Participants who have not seen an eye care provider for an initial clinical evaluation within 6 months of entering the program or a follow-up evaluation at 12 months will be considered underutilizers. Those who have received evaluation at 6 and 12 months will be considered normal utilizers.
Up to 14 months
Study Arms (1)
Eye concern
EXPERIMENTALThose with a diagnosis of glaucoma or glaucoma suspect (or other concerning eye disease, such as diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration) will be invited to participate in the ComBaT Glaucoma.
Interventions
ComBaT Glaucoma is a personalized counseling and education program about the participant's diagnosis and the importance of glaucoma follow-up care in maintaining vision.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Black or African American
- Participated in the screening examination portion of the study
You may not qualify if:
- Current eye pain (\> 8 out of 10)
- Sudden decrease in vision (within 1 week)
- Double vision that doesn't stop when you blink and stops no matter what eye you cover (not blurred, but seeing 2 objects)
- Pregnant women
- Prisoners
- Cognitive impairment- unable to give an ocular and social history
- Moving outside of Michigan or driving distance to the church within 6 months
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (2)
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
Historic King Solomon Baptist Church
Detroit, Michigan, 48208, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Angela Elam
University of Michigan
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NA
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 3, 2023
First Posted
November 9, 2023
Study Start
October 18, 2024
Primary Completion (Estimated)
May 1, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
May 1, 2027
Last Updated
March 4, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-03
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share