Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 20 and up

AI-assisted eye screening for diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration in outpatient clinics

Official title: Artificial Intelligence-Aided Screening for Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy and Age-related Macular Degeneration in Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine Outpatient Clinics: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Run by National Taiwan University Hospital · NCT07069647 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project will test whether the VeriSee AI software helps doctors find diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration earlier in adults with diabetes or people aged 50 and older.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages20 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment4300 (estimated)
SponsorNational Taiwan University Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Taipei)
StatusRecruiting
StartedOctober 2, 2025
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2027
Study endsDecember 31, 2027
Registry record updatedJuly 22, 2026
Trial IDNCT07069647 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults with diabetes aged 20 and older or adults aged 50 and above who meet AMD screening criteria and can provide informed consent at participating outpatient clinics.

Probably not a fit

Patients who already have advanced retinal disease under active ophthalmology care, those with ungradable fundus images, or those unable to consent are unlikely to benefit from the screening intervention.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a multicenter, randomized controlled trial at National Taiwan University Hospital comparing AI-assisted fundus-photo screening using VeriSee plus immediate physician explanation versus standard physician-only fundus interpretation. Adults with diabetes (age 20+) and adults aged 50+ who meet AMD screening criteria are randomized to one of the two screening approaches. Primary outcomes include detection rates of diabetic retinopathy and AMD, subsequent ophthalmology referrals and outcomes, patient and physician satisfaction, and a parallel cost-effectiveness analysis. Data collection is planned from April 2025 through December 2027 across the main and Bei-Hu hospital branches.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the AI-assisted screening could increase early detection of sight-threatening eye disease and reduce late-stage vision loss and related healthcare costs.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies of AI-based fundus screening have shown good diagnostic accuracy and improved detection rates in primary-care settings, so this trial builds on promising prior work.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* VeriSee AMD is used in non-retinal subspecialty ophthalmology clinics for adults aged 50 and above.
* VeriSee DR is used in non-retinal subspecialty clinics for diabetic patients aged 20 and above.

Exclusion Criteria:

* The patient does not agree to participate in the trial or is unable to provide informed consent.

Where it's running

  • National Taiwan University Hospital
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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