A Study Of Retinal Function In Eyes Of Patients With Diabetes

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to define the ocular, structural, and functional characteristics of people with diabetes, covering a broad range of diabetes duration and disease severity in eyes over the natural history of the disease.

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 18 years

  • Diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or non-diabetic control patients

  • Best corrected visual acuity 20/32 or better (Snellen) (≥74 ETDRS letters)

  • Meets criteria for one of the defined observational groups below

  • Able and willing to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Ocular or systemic condition, aside from diabetes mellitus (DM), that is likely to affect the assessment of DRSS, DME, or the functioning of the neural retina

  • Previous treatment of any kind for diabetic retinopathy or DME

  • Any condition that may preclude adequate imaging of the macula (e.g. dense cataract or other media opacity, ptosis)

  • History of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment or macular hole

  • History of vitrectomy

  • Intraocular surgery (including cataract surgery) within 4 months prior to enrollment or anticipated within the next 6 months

  • Requiring treatment for DR/DME in the next 6 months

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 04/27/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Andrew Barkmeier, M.D.

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Suzanne Wernimont

5075388119

wernimont.suzanne@mayo.edu

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