Better Ways to Find Glaucoma Using Telehealth in Local Clinics
RFA DP24-081 Coordinating Center for SIGHT STUDIES Evaluating the Effectiveness of Telehealth-Based Programs to Detect Glaucoma Among High-Risk Populations in Community Health Settings
['FUNDING_U01'] · COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-11169649
This project helps organize and support studies that look for new ways to find glaucoma early using telehealth services in local community health centers, especially for people who are at higher risk.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NEW YORK, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11169649 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This grant establishes a central hub to help different research teams work together effectively. These teams are exploring how well telehealth programs can find glaucoma in people who are more likely to get it, right in their local health clinics. The hub makes sure all the teams use similar methods so we can compare their results and learn what works best. This collaborative effort aims to make it easier and more effective to catch glaucoma early, potentially preventing vision loss.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who are at high risk for glaucoma and receive care at community health centers might be ideal candidates for the studies supported by this coordinating center.
Not a fit: Patients not at high risk for glaucoma or those who do not use community health centers may not directly benefit from the specific interventions supported by this coordinating center.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more accessible and effective ways for high-risk individuals to get screened for glaucoma, potentially saving their sight.
How similar studies have performed: Telehealth approaches for various health screenings have shown promise, but the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of these specific interventions for glaucoma detection in high-risk populations are still being explored.
Where this research is happening
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
- COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — NEW YORK, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HARK, LISA A. — COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: HARK, LISA A.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.