Clinical trial for Diabetes Mellitus
Official title Improving Patient-centered Care for Diabetes in Bangladesh Through "Dynamic Integration" of Vision Care on the Supply Side
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06968637
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see whether doctors who receive specific diabetes‑management advice together with eye‑exam feedback can help patients reach recommended blood‑sugar targets, and whether this approach is cost‑effective.
- Who it's for
- People in Bangladesh who have diabetes and have been found to have diabetic eye disease (diabetic retinopathy).
- What's involved
- Doctors will get a report that includes the eye‑exam results and clear recommendations for diabetes care; participants will continue their usual treatment while researchers track blood‑sugar levels and costs.
- Time commitment
- The study follows participants for the period needed to measure blood‑sugar outcomes, with regular clinic visits as determined by the researchers.
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Who can take part
Ages 30 and older
You may be able to join if
- Diagnosed with DM
- Diagnosed with DR in at least one eye
- Over 30 years of age
- Currently treated at the Dinajpur Diabetes Hospital and Gausul Azam BNSB Eye Hospital in Bangladesh
- willingness to participate in the study
You likely can't join if
- Any ocular condition impairing the view of the fundus sufficiently to preclude grading of the image for DR.
- Inability to comply with retinal photography to the extent that a gradable image cannot be captured, or any other factor leading to absence of...
- Medical conditions that could impair compliance with follow-up (such as stroke, dementia, etc.)
- Unwilling to participate in the study, or incapable of giving informed consent.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Dinajpur Sadar, Dinajpur, Bangladesh
- Dinajpur District, Bangladesh
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 30 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Dinajpur Sadar, Dinajpur, Bangladesh; Dinajpur District, Bangladesh. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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