Can patients scan their own eyes at home? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07584798
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether people with eye diseases can take their own retinal scans using a portable OCT device without help from a technician. One hundred adults will try the self-operated device and then have a standard technician scan for comparison. The goal is to see if home-based scanning could make monitoring easier and more accessible.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Self-administered OCT imaging system
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could allow patients to monitor eye conditions from home, reducing the need for frequent clinic visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early feasibility study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The device may be difficult for some to use or produce lower-quality images.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States