Increasing Eye Care Utilization in Black Americans At High Risk For Glaucoma Using A Community-Engaged and Faith-Based Intervention
Status: Recruiting
Location: See all (2) locations...
Intervention Type: Behavioral
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
The purpose of this research is to evaluate if intervention and education can change the behavior of someone's willingness to see an eye care provider to prevent blindness and glaucoma. The researchers are investigating if adding additional resources improves participant access to care.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 40
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Black or African American
• Participated in the screening examination portion of the study
Locations
United States
Michigan
University of Michigan
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Ann Arbor
Historic King Solomon Baptist Church
RECRUITING
Detroit
Contact Information
Primary
Jade Livingston
lijade@med.umich.edu
734-232-8100
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-10-18
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-05
Participants
Target number of participants: 60
Treatments
Experimental: Eye concern
Those with a diagnosis of glaucoma or glaucoma suspect (or other concerning eye disease, such as diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration) will be invited to participate in the ComBaT Glaucoma.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Leads: University of Michigan