Using telehealth to detect glaucoma in high-risk communities
Official title: Coordinating Center for SIGHT STUDIES Evaluating the Effectiveness of Telehealth-Based Programs to Detect Glaucoma Among High-Risk Populations in Community Health Settings
Funded at Columbia University Health Sciences · NIH-11057150 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how telehealth programs can help people at high risk for glaucoma get checked for the disease more easily, so they can catch it early and get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $250,000 |
| NIH project number | 1U01DP006892-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11057150 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals from high-risk populations who may be susceptible to glaucoma.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not fall into high-risk categories for glaucoma may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on evaluating telehealth programs designed to detect glaucoma among populations at high risk for the disease. The Coordinating Center will support various community-based interventions by providing scientific and logistical assistance to ensure effective study designs and standardized protocols. By facilitating collaboration among different research teams, the center aims to enhance the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of these telehealth interventions. Patients may benefit from improved access to glaucoma detection services through innovative telehealth solutions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to earlier detection and better management of glaucoma for high-risk patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results in using telehealth for various health conditions, indicating potential success for similar approaches in glaucoma detection.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia University Health Sciences
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hark, Lisa a. — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Hark, Lisa a.
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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.