AI takes on eye exams: could it speed up diabetes care?
NCT ID NCT07236879
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two ways of screening for diabetic eye disease: using artificial intelligence to read retinal photos versus having eye doctors review them. About 922 adults with diabetes will get their eyes photographed in a primary care clinic. The goal is to see if AI can make referrals and treatment happen faster without missing serious cases.
What this could mean
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Active substance
artificial intelligence software for interpreting retinal images
What this could lead to
If successful, AI screening could make diabetic eye exams faster and more accessible in primary care, helping patients get treated sooner.
What could go wrong
This is a single-site trial with 922 participants, so results may not apply everywhere. AI might miss some cases that an eye doctor would catch.
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Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre
RECRUITINGPorto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90035-903, Brazil
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