Community Based Treatment for (ComBaT) Glaucoma

Description

The purpose of this research is to evaluate if intervention and education can change the behavior of someone's willingness to see an eye care provider to prevent blindness and glaucoma. The researchers are investigating if adding additional resources improves participant access to care.

Conditions

Glaucoma

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this research is to evaluate if intervention and education can change the behavior of someone's willingness to see an eye care provider to prevent blindness and glaucoma. The researchers are investigating if adding additional resources improves participant access to care.

Increasing Eye Care Utilization in Black Americans At High Risk For Glaucoma Using A Community-Engaged and Faith-Based Intervention

Community Based Treatment for (ComBaT) Glaucoma

Condition
Glaucoma
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Ann Arbor

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109

Detroit

Historic King Solomon Baptist Church, Detroit, Michigan, United States, 48208

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Black or African American
  • * Participated in the screening examination portion of the study
  • * Current eye pain (\> 8 out of 10)
  • * Sudden decrease in vision (within 1 week)
  • * Double vision that doesn't stop when you blink and stops no matter what eye you cover (not blurred, but seeing 2 objects)
  • * Pregnant women
  • * Prisoners
  • * Cognitive impairment- unable to give an ocular and social history
  • * Moving outside of Michigan or driving distance to the church within 6 months

Ages Eligible for Study

40 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Michigan,

Angela Elam, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Michigan

Study Record Dates

2027-05