Developing and Testing a Model to Identify Preventive Vision Loss Among Older Patients in General Practice
Recruiting · NCT07015034 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: University of Copenhagen
View the official record on ClinicalTrials.gov →Interventions studied
focus on vision impairment in older patients in general practice
What this trial is about
In this cohort study, the investigators will test vision screenings in Danish general practice for patients over 70 years of age with minimum one chronic condition. The main outcome is detection of vision impairment and secondary outcome is detection of conditions needing ophthalmologic follow-up but not presenting vision impairment at present time.
Who can take part
Age range
70 Years and older
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
Yes - healthy volunteers may be accepted
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- +70 years
- One or more chronic diseases
- Are followed by GP du to chronic disease
Exclusion criteria
- Dementia diagnosis
- Known eye-diseases or are currently followed by private ophtalmologist
- Not able to understand Danish
Where it is running
2 locations listed.
- GP practices - Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
- GP practices - Køge, Region Sjælland, Denmark