New eye scan could replace dye tests for Diabetes-Related vision loss

NCT ID NCT03922932

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests a new type of eye scan called OCT angiography (OCTA) to see if it can better measure damage from diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss. Researchers will compare OCTA images to standard dye-based tests in 290 people with diabetes. The goal is to find a safer, faster, and more objective way to diagnose and monitor the disease.

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 could lead to a safer, faster, and more objective way to diagnose and monitor diabetic retinopathy, replacing dye-based tests.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The new imaging method may not prove better than current techniques, and results may not change clinical practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus diabetic retinopathy

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oregon Health & Science University

    Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States