A Study of Retinal Imaging to Detect Abnormal Protein Deposits Associated With Alzheimer's Disease
Exploratory Study to Assess Utility of RetiSpec Artificial Intelligence Powered Retinal Imaging Solution in Detecting Amyloid Pathology in United Arab Emirates Nationals With Mild Impairment of Cognition
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observational
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the use of a screening tool to detect changes in the eye that are associated with Alzheimer's disease in adult participants with memory issues. For each participant, the study will last up to one month and requires one visit to the research site.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for all trials
Started Sep 2026
Shorter than P25 for all trials
3 active sites
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
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
November 20, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 28, 2025
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
September 23, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
September 1, 2027
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
September 1, 2027
September 24, 2026
September 1, 2026
11 months
November 20, 2025
September 23, 2026
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Percentage of Participants with the Same Results on the Blood Test and Retinal Scan
Day 1
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Percentage of Participants who Report High or Moderate Satisfaction with Retinal Scan
Day 1
Study Arms (1)
Participants with Memory Complaints or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Retinal scan and blood biomarker testing
Interventions
Detailed image of the retina.
Sample will be used to test for a specific form of a protein in the blood to learn more about early detection of Alzheimer's disease.
Eligibility Criteria
Emiratis age 55 or older with mild memory complaints or MCI who are otherwise healthy.
You may qualify if:
- Participants who are overtly healthy as determined by medical evaluation, including medical history and physical examination.
- Have mild memory complaints or a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment.
- Have undergone genotyping for apolipoprotein E (APOE) and are willing to make results available to the investigator.
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of greater than or equal to 22 and less than or equal to 28.
You may not qualify if:
- Have any medical condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would be a contraindication to participation in the study.
- Have an existing diagnosis of AD or other dementia.
- Have contradictions to or an allergy to the ophthalmic dilating agents.
- Current or previous treatment with anti-amyloid medications.
- Are currently enrolled in any other clinical study involving an investigational product or any other type of medical research judged not to be scientifically or medically compatible with this study.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (3)
Burjeel Medical City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Medical City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Call 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or 1-317-615-4559 Mon - Fri 8 AM - 8 PM Eastern time (UTC/GMT - 5 hours, EST)
Eli Lilly and Company
Central Study Contacts
Trial questions or participation questions: 1-877-CTLILLY (1-877-285-4559) or
CONTACT
Physicians interested in becoming principal investigators please contact
CONTACT
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- INDUSTRY
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
November 20, 2025
First Posted
November 28, 2025
Study Start
September 23, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
September 1, 2027
Study Completion (Estimated)
September 1, 2027
Last Updated
September 24, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-09
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share