Status:
COMPLETED
Diabetic Retinopathy and Sickle Trait
Lead Sponsor:
Medical University of South Carolina
Conditions:
Diabetic Retinopathy
Sickle Cell Trait
Eligibility:
All Genders
Brief Summary
To more clearly ascertain the relationship between ocular manifestations of sickle cell disease and diabetes, specifically; whether the presence of sickle cell trait exacerbates the disease progressio...
Detailed Description
The objective of this research study is to evaluate the relationship between sickle cell trait and the progression of diabetic retinopathy. People with diabetes have high blood sugar that damages smal...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Self-identified African-American patients with diabetes will be identified from Dr Bowie's retina clinic at Storm Eye Institute.
- These subjects are either being screened or treated for the progression of diabetic retinopathy.
Exclusion
- None
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2008
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
48 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00720317
Start Date
May 1 2008
End Date
July 1 2010
Last Update
September 16 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Medical University of South Carolina, Storm Eye Institute
Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29425