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Screening and Intervention for Glaucoma and Eye Health Through Telemedicine

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Glaucoma
Registration Number
NCT04274764
Lead Sponsor
University of Michigan
Brief Summary

This is a multiple site, randomized study that will assess the effects of personalized eHealth education and motivational-interviewing-based counseling on patient adherence to physician follow-up appointments.

Detailed Description

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of personalized eHealth education and motivational-interviewing-based counseling on adherence to glaucoma follow-up care compared to standard education delivered by a trained staff member. Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either standard education and care navigation or eHealth education, counseling and care navigation. The outcome measure of the participant seeing an Ophthalmologist for follow up care within 3 months was increased to 6 months. This modification was made due to ophthalmology visit appointments not being available within the 3-month timeframe.

This study is embedded in a CDC-funded program to engage people from medically underserved areas in glaucoma screening. Participants who screened positive for glaucoma or suspected glaucoma were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to either the standard education and care navigation arm or the eHealth education, counseling, and care navigation arm.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
622
Inclusion Criteria
  • > or = to 18 years of age
Exclusion Criteria
  • Sudden vision changes
  • Significant eye pain
  • Pregnant women
  • Prisoners
  • Cognitive impairment

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Physician Follow upUp to 18 months

Results reflect the count of participants who were seen by an ophthalmologist for follow-up care within 6 months of their recommended appointment time, and those who did not attend the scheduled follow-up appointment.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Hamilton Community Health Clinic

🇺🇸

Flint, Michigan, United States

Hope Clinic

🇺🇸

Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States

Hamilton Community Health Clinic
🇺🇸Flint, Michigan, United States

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