Improving eye health research capacity in India
Building Non-Communicable Eye Disease Research Capacity in India
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-10889227
This study is all about helping Indian researchers learn better ways to study eye diseases that can lead to blindness, especially in older adults, so they can find out more about what causes these problems and how to prevent them.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10889227 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the ability of Indian researchers to study non-communicable eye diseases, which are a major cause of blindness and visual impairment in the country. It focuses on training local vision researchers in clinical-epidemiological methods to better understand the causes and consequences of these diseases, particularly among older adults. By building this research capacity, the project seeks to address the significant public health challenge posed by avoidable vision loss in India. The training will emphasize lifecourse analyses to provide insights into the epidemic of non-communicable eye diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include older adults in India who are at risk of or suffering from non-communicable eye diseases.
Not a fit: Patients who are not located in India or who do not have non-communicable eye diseases may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved prevention and treatment strategies for eye diseases, ultimately reducing blindness and enhancing quality of life for many individuals in India.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives focused on building local research capacity in health have shown success in improving health outcomes, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: EHRLICH, JOSHUA ROBERT — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: EHRLICH, JOSHUA ROBERT
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.
Conditions: Disease