Clinical trial Recruiting at 13 sites Observational Ages 50 and up

Creating a dataset for Age-Related Macular Degeneration imaging

Official title: Age-Related Macular Degeneration Benchmark Imaging Dataset (ABID)

Run by University of Wisconsin, Madison · NCT06924021 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is collecting eye images from people aged 50 and older to see if a new AI tool can help spot early signs of Age-Related Macular Degeneration and prevent vision loss.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages50 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment1000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison
Academic / other
Locations15 sites (Atlanta, Georgia and 14 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 12, 2025
Main results expectedJune 2027
Study endsJune 2027
Registry record updatedOctober 30, 2026
Trial IDNCT06924021 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 50 and older with either healthy eyes or any stage of Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

Probably not a fit

Patients currently undergoing therapeutic treatment for AMD or those with severe vision loss requiring urgent surgery may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This observational study involves 1000 participants aged 50 and older from up to 25 international locations, who will provide retinal images to create a benchmark dataset for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD). The goal is to develop an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based screening tool that can identify early stages of AMD, which is crucial for preventing vision loss. Participants can either have healthy eyes or a diagnosis of AMD, and their images will be used to validate AI models for effective screening. The study aims to address the challenges in enrolling sufficient cases for prospective validation of these screening tools.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to the development of an AI tool that improves early detection of Age-Related Macular Degeneration, potentially preventing vision loss.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in developing AI-based screening tools for AMD, indicating that this approach has potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants greater than or equal to 50 years of age at time of signing Informed Consent Form
* Willing to comply with all study procedures and sign the Informed Consent Form (ICF)
* Individuals with normal healthy eyes or diagnosed with any stage of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (treatment naïve patients with early, intermediate, or late AMD). The diagnosis and eligibility review will be confirmed by Central Reading Center.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Therapeutic treatment for any type of AMD, in either eye. Supplements, such as AREDS2 formula, are allowed.
* Unable to acquire adequate quality images, as evaluated by the Central Reading Center
* Severe vision loss requiring urgent surgery
* Contraindicated for acquiring retinal images due to narrow anterior chamber angles or hypersensitivity to light
* A systemic or ocular condition that in the opinion of the Investigator would preclude participation in the study
* Unwilling to sign informed consent form
* Currently or previously enrolled in an interventional AMD clinical trial

Where it's running

  • Emory University
    Atlanta, Georgia, United States
    Recruiting
  • Bergstrom Eye Research LLC
    Fargo, North Dakota, United States
    Recruiting
  • Erie Retina Research
    Erie, Pennsylvania, United States
    Recruiting
  • Retina Foundation of the Southwest
    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Valley Retina Institute
    McAllen, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
  • Retina Consultants of Texas (Houston)
    The Woodlands, Texas, United States
    Recruiting
Show 9 more locations
  • University of Utah - John A. Moran Eye Center
    Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
    Recruiting
  • University Station Eye Care Clinic
    Madison, Wisconsin, United States
    Recruiting
  • Adelaide Eye and Retina Centre
    Adelaide, Australia
    Recruiting
  • Sankara Nethralaya, Medical Research Foundation
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    Recruiting
  • Aravind Eye Hospital
    Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
    Recruiting
  • Aga Khan University
    Karachi, Pakistan
    Recruiting
  • Kim Eye Hospital
    Seoul, South Korea
    Recruiting
  • Charles Research Center
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Not yet recruiting
  • University of Bonn - Department of Ophthalmology
    Bonn, Germany
    Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Amitha Domalpally, MD, PhD — UW School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Study coordinator: Wisconsin Reading Center
  • Email: wrc.support@wisc.edu
  • Phone: 1-608-262-1334

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.