Plain-English translation of NCT06841575 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
Researchers at Duke University are testing a new handheld device that takes detailed pictures of the retina — the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye. The device is designed to work better with children by automatically aligning itself to the eye, making it easier to get clear, consistent images without a lot of cooperation from young patients.
Current handheld eye imaging devices can be difficult to use in children because they require very skilled operators and the children may not be able to hold still for long. This study aims to test improvements to the technology so doctors can more easily and reliably image the eyes of infants and children, which could help detect eye diseases earlier.
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If you join, you will have your eye scanned using the new handheld imaging device at Duke Eye Center during a clinic visit or examination. The scan is quick and non-invasive — the device does not touch your eye. The images will be saved and analyzed by the research team to help improve the technology for future use in children.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 3, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Sponsor
Duke University
Collaborators
National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Eye Institute (NEI)
Enrollment target
~50 participants
Started
March 2026
Primary completion
March 2027
Age range
1 Month and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Xi Chen, MD, PhD
Duke University
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