AI-based retinopathy screening for children with type 1 diabetes
Official title: Feasibility and Effectiveness of Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Using Artificial Intelligence in Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Run by University Hospital, Motol · NCT07149142 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether an AI software can accurately screen for diabetic retinopathy in children with type 1 diabetes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Motol Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Prague, Prague 5) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2029 |
| Registry record updated | July 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07149142 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes who are at least 11 years old or have had diabetes for more than 2 years, with consent from both the child and a parent/guardian.
✕Probably not a fit
Children who do not develop detectable retinopathy or for whom AI screening yields inconclusive results may not experience a direct benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study investigates the feasibility and accuracy of an artificial intelligence–driven tool to screen for diabetic retinopathy in children with type 1 diabetes. Participants undergo non-mydriatic fundus photography analyzed by AI, followed by traditional assessments such as dilated fundus examination and optical coherence tomography to compare methods. The project also applies retinal confocal microscopy to explore early signs of diabetic neuropathy and aims to determine the prevalence of retinopathy and neuropathy in a well-controlled pediatric cohort at a tertiary diabetes center. Outcomes will inform whether AI-assisted screening can complement or substitute standard retina assessments in pediatric diabetes care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, AI-assisted screening could streamline early detection of retinopathy and potentially reduce missed cases in children with type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies in adults have shown promise for AI-based retinal screening, but pediatric data are limited and this represents a relatively novel application in children.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Type 1 diabetes diagnosed according to the ADA criteria * Age over 11.0 years or duration of diabetes over 2 years * Signed written informed consent by both the CwD and their parent/caregiver Exclusion Criteria: * Unwillingness to sign a written informed consent by both the CwD and their parent/caregiver
Where it's running
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University Hospital Motol
Prague, Prague 5, Czechia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Vit Neuman, MD, PhD
- Email: Vit.Neuman@fnmotol.cz
- Phone: +420 224 432 090
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.