Free rides could save sight: new study tests rideshare for diabetic eye care

NCT ID NCT07296952

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a free rideshare program (PRONTO-EYE) to help diabetic retinopathy patients with Medicaid get to their eye appointments. Researchers will see if offering transportation helps patients attend visits more regularly. The pilot includes 60 English-speaking adults who live within 25 miles of the clinic.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: rideshare transportation program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that providing free rides helps patients keep their eye appointments, potentially preventing vision loss from diabetic retinopathy.
What could go wrong: This is a small pilot study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The program may not improve attendance or could be too costly to scale.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetic retinopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY, DR

Contacts and locations

Locations

UI Health
RECRUITING

Chicago, Illinois, 60647, United States

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