Actively Recruiting
Led by Data Yakka, Inc. · Updated on 2025-08-22
20000
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
D
Data Yakka, Inc.
Lead Sponsor
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Bangladesh Disaster Preparedness Centre
Collaborating Sponsor
Eye disease affects billions worldwide, causing vision problems that impact daily life and productivity. This research focuses on eye health in coastal Bangladesh, a region with high poverty, limited healthcare access, and environmental risks that increase eye disease prevalence. The study evaluates a community-based eye screening program using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect conditions like diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts, and age-related macular degeneration, aiming to improve early diagnosis and care in underserved areas. The program offers a twelve-step eye screening process supported by AI-assisted fundus imaging, combined with partnerships among local organizations and healthcare providers. Screening includes community outreach, vision tests, blood pressure and glucose checks, optometrist evaluations, and selective AI imaging for higher-risk individuals based on age, diabetes, hypertension, or symptoms. Patients diagnosed with severe cataracts are offered surgery through local or regional services. The approach integrates data collection, AI analysis, clinical examinations, counseling, and referrals to support comprehensive eye care. Participants aged 35 and older from the Char Fasson sub-district undergo screening and follow-up over several months. The study collects demographic, clinical, and imaging data securely, with informed consent for storing fundus images. Researchers monitor the number of individuals screened and the prevalence of eye diseases. Safety and data privacy are maintained using encrypted systems and compliance with ethical standards. The program's feasibility, cost, and effectiveness in improving eye care accessibility are assessed throughout the study.
CONDITIONS
"My Eyes, My Light": Amar Chokh, Amar Alo
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Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 10 months
Participants undergo a multimodal eye disease screening process which includes community awareness, registration, blood pressure and blood glucose measurement, vision test, optometrist evaluation, informed consent for imaging, fundus imaging for eligible participants, AI-based disease detection, ophthalmologist examination, specialist review, counseling, and referral as needed.
Multiple visits depending on participant eligibility for imaging and follow-up
Duration - Variable depending on surgery scheduling
Participants diagnosed with high-grade cataracts and visual impairment are offered cataract surgery through local or regional vision services.
1 to 2 visits depending on surgical care
Duration - Up to 6 months or longer after intervention
Participants who receive screening and/or surgery may be monitored for eye health outcomes and ongoing care needs.
Follow-up visits as needed depending on care plan
Total: 1 location
1
Shashibhushan Clinic
Char Fasson, Bhola, Bangladesh
Actively Recruiting
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Mohammad Saidur Rahman, PhD
H
Hafizur Rahman
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
1
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