Telehealth glaucoma screening for high-risk patients
Official title: DP24-081 Novel telehealth technologies to detect and manage glaucoma and vision-threatening eye diseases in high-risk populations
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11358977 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new telemedicine program will check for glaucoma in Black and Latino people at community clinics to catch and manage eye disease early.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $700,000 |
| NIH project number | 5U01DP006820-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11358977 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults at high risk for glaucoma who receive care at FQHCs in Northern California and are able to participate in telemedicine screening.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who do not have access to or prefer in-person eye exams may not experience a direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project tests a telehealth screening approach in Federally Qualified Health Centers to find glaucoma earlier in high-risk populations. It will compare telemedicine screening to mailed educational materials and a delayed screening group, looking at how well each detects glaucoma and other eye problems. The study aims to see if telehealth not only finds glaucoma but also helps identify cataracts or refractive errors and whether it is cost-effective. The trial is conducted in Northern California at clinics serving underserved communities and is led by UC San Francisco.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to earlier detection and treatment of glaucoma in high-risk groups, potentially preventing vision loss.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies suggest telemedicine can aid in screening, but this trial tests feasibility and cost-effectiveness in high-risk populations.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Keenan, Jeremy David — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Keenan, Jeremy David
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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.