RecruitingNot Applicable

The Proactive Ophthalmic Examination Cohort

China5,000 participantsStarted 2023-02-20

Plain-language summary

The Proactive Ophthalmic Examination Cohort of Older Adults is a prospective cohort study recruiting community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years or older. Through comprehensive assessment of demographic profiles, medical histories, and ocular structural and functional parameters, alongside systematic collection of ophthalmic and systemic clinical data and biological specimens, we will establish a multidimensional, high-quality ocular health database encompassing demographic characteristics, socioeconomic factors, lifestyle variables, ocular disease risk factors, subjective ocular symptoms, objective examination findings, and biospecimens. The study will investigate the onset and progression patterns of ocular diseases, associated risk factors, and mechanisms of ocular aging in older populations, while simultaneously providing normal-controlled clinical and genomic data for other clinical studies on eye diseases. Furthermore, leveraging algorithmic innovation and artificial intelligence technologies, we will develop a personalized risk prediction and monitoring platform for age-related eye diseases, enhancing early screening and diagnostic capabilities and advancing precision medicine for ocular health in older adults.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Aged 65 years or older Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to complete required systemic or ophthalmic examinations due to frailty, poor general health, or other physical limitations * Refusal to participate in the study

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

Incidence of Visual Impairment

Timeframe: Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, and Year 10

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05851287

SponsorZhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2033-02-19

Contact for this trial

Haotian Lin, M.D., Ph.D.

+86 13802793086 haot.lin@hotmail.com

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