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AI eye scan could catch diabetes blindness early
NCT ID NCT07378956
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether an AI software can help doctors spot diabetic retinopathy (an eye disease caused by diabetes) earlier. About 340 adults with type 2 diabetes who have not been diagnosed with eye disease will be randomly assigned to get either standard care or standard care plus the AI analysis of their eye photos. The goal is to see if the AI leads to more correct referrals to eye specialists.
Why investors are watching
VUNO Inc. is running a 340-patient randomized trial testing its AI software, VUNO Med-Fundus AI, as a tool to help doctors detect diabetic retinopathy in routine care. For a small company, this trial is a direct test of whether its main product works in real-world settings, not just in a lab. A clear result could shape how clinics adopt the software and how the company positions its product.
If it works: A positive result could support wider use of the software in diabetes care, which might lead to more clinics buying or subscribing to it. That could strengthen VUNO's revenue base and its standing among eye-care and diabetes providers.
If it fails: The trial could fail to show that the AI improves detection in practice, or the company could face delays in completing or reporting the study. Trials often fail, and for a small company, a negative result could hurt confidence in the product and slow its commercial progress.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 340 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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19 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 19 years or older. * A documented diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus. * Ability to communicate adequately and provide written informed consent for participation in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * A prior diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy at the time of screening. * A history of ophthalmic surgery within 6 months prior to the screening date. * A diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus. * Pregnancy at the time of screening. * Any condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would make participation in the study infeasible or inappropriate.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Inha University Hospital
RECRUITINGIncheon, Gyeonggi-do, 22332, South Korea
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