Training clinicians to improve care for patients with vision problems
Mentored Vision Clinician-Scientist Program at OHSU
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY · NIH-11122310
This study is all about helping doctors and scientists learn new ways to use technology, like artificial intelligence and telemedicine, to improve care for patients with vision problems, such as those caused by retinopathy of prematurity and corneal ulcers, so that they can get better diagnoses and treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PORTLAND, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11122310 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This program focuses on enhancing the skills of clinicians and scientists to better understand and address the gaps in patient care related to blindness. By integrating artificial intelligence and telemedicine, the program aims to develop new interventions for conditions like retinopathy of prematurity and corneal ulcers. Trainees are engaged in projects that utilize advanced technologies to improve diagnosis and treatment, ultimately aiming to reduce the incidence and severity of vision loss. Patients may benefit from improved diagnostic tools and treatment strategies developed through this training.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals at risk for vision loss, such as premature infants or those with corneal infections.
Not a fit: Patients with stable vision conditions or those not at risk for blindness may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to innovative diagnostic and treatment methods that significantly reduce blindness and improve patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using artificial intelligence for medical diagnostics, indicating potential success for similar approaches in this program.
Where this research is happening
PORTLAND, UNITED STATES
- OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY — PORTLAND, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HUANG, DAVID — OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: HUANG, DAVID
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.