New study aims to catch diabetic eye disease before it steals sight
NCT ID NCT07458516
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 100 people with type 2 diabetes who have moderate to severe diabetic retinopathy, a condition that can lead to vision loss. Researchers will use advanced eye scans and imaging to track changes in the retina over two years. The goal is to find better ways to predict when treatment is needed to prevent blindness.
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 study could help doctors identify the right time to treat diabetic retinopathy, potentially preventing vision loss in people with type 2 diabetes.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly test any new drug or therapy, and the findings may not lead to immediate changes in care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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AIBILI-CEC (AIBILI-Clinical Trial Centre)
RECRUITINGCoimbra, 3000-548, Portugal
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