Free eye tests aim to catch vision loss early in harlem and washington heights
NCT ID NCT04271709
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study offers free vision screenings to underserved adults over 40 living in affordable housing in Harlem and Washington Heights. The goal is to find eye problems like glaucoma, cataracts, and diabetic retinopathy early and connect people with follow-up care. About 749 participants will be screened at the start and again after 12 months.
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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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749 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2019
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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40 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals over age 40 * Living independently in NYCHA housing building or attending DFTA Senior Center * Willing to answer COVID-19 symptom questions * Willing to consent for 2 vision screening visits at baseline and 12-month follow-up Exclusion Criteria: * Self-reported terminal illness with life expectancy less than 1 year * Inability to provide informed consent due to dementia or other reasons
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Columbia University
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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