Could your genes predict blindness from diabetes?
NCT ID NCT02879422
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study examined whether certain genes are linked to a severe form of diabetic eye disease called proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). Researchers analyzed DNA from 302 people with type 2 diabetes, some with PDR and some without. The goal was to find genetic markers that might help predict who is at higher risk for vision-threatening eye disease.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If certain genes are found to be linked to severe diabetic eye disease, this could help identify people at higher risk earlier.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for genetic links, so it cannot directly lead to a new therapy. The results may not apply to all populations.
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Conditions
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Chu de Reims
Reims, 51092, France
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