CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Ophthalmoscopy Findings Using PanOptic vs PanOptic + iExaminer

United States40 participantsStarted 2018-08-28

Plain-language summary

To examine how helpful the iExaminer will be as a training aid for medical students. The investigators will look into whether 1) it helps the medical students find pertinent eye findings for certain diagnoses and 2) it improves the medical students comfort level compared to using the PanOptic alone.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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Inclusion Criteria: \- All second-year medical students at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences may be included in our final study sample. Exclusion Criteria: * Students who have had significant prior exposure to direct ophthalmoscopy (e.g. they have used the direct ophthalmoscopy, PanOptic, or PanOptic with the iExaminer on a regular basis for more than one week). * Students with poor enough visual acuity that will prevent them from doing direct ophthalmoscopy

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Students confidence in using iExaminer to diagnose fundus findings

Timeframe: 9 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03860727

SponsorState University of New York at Buffalo

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-05-07

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