Eye scans may predict brain disease in massive new study

NCT ID NCT07541651

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will analyze eye and brain scans from over 200,000 people to see if eye images can predict brain diseases like small vessel disease and other health problems. Researchers will build computer models to map eye features to brain structure and disease diagnoses. No treatments or procedures are tested—this is purely an observation and data analysis study.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a way to screen for brain diseases and other health problems using simple eye scans.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find clear links, and any future tests would need years of additional research.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cataract cerebral artery stenosis Cerebral Small Vessel Diseases diabetic retinopathy Vitreous Hemorrhage

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