Community and faith-based program to encourage eye checkups for glaucoma in Black adults
Tests a community program encouraging Black adults 40 and older to see eye doctors.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Community Based Treatment for (ComBaT) Glaucoma
Key facts
- Where
- Ann Arbor and Detroit, United StatesSee the 2 sites
Where in United States
- University of MichiganAnn Arbor, United StatesNot yet recruiting
- Historic King Solomon Baptist ChurchDetroit, United StatesTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- University of Michigan
- Trial code
- NCT06124521
- Record updated
- 4 March 2026
- Original 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.Read full original descriptionShow less
Increasing Eye Care Utilization in Black Americans At High Risk For Glaucoma Using A Community-Engaged and Faith-Based Intervention
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.
Inclusion: Black or African American; Participated in the screening examination portion of the study.
Exclusion: Cognitive impairment- unable to give an ocular and social history; 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; Moving outside of Michigan or driving distance to the church within 6 months.