Faith-Based program aims to prevent blindness in black americans at high risk for glaucoma

NCT ID NCT06124521

Recruiting now Prevention Sponsor: University of Michigan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether a personalized education and counseling program, called ComBaT Glaucoma, can encourage Black Americans at high risk for glaucoma to see an eye doctor regularly. The program is delivered through a community church setting. Researchers will track whether participants get eye exams at 6 and 12 months to see if the program improves access to care and helps prevent vision loss.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: ComBaT Glaucoma (behavioral counseling and education program)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show that community-based education programs improve eye care use and help prevent blindness from glaucoma in high-risk groups.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The program may not change behavior as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

glaucoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GLAUCOMA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Historic King Solomon Baptist Church
RECRUITING

Detroit, Michigan, 48208, United States
University of Michigan
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

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