Assessment of Retinal Microvascular Changes by OCT Angiography in Diabetic Retinopathy
For patients and families
In plain language
An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.
- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Diabetic Retinopathy. Basic parameters: 18 years — 80 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Egypt
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
Unsure about the terms? Read our patient guide →
Official title
Assessment of Retinal Microvascular Changes by OCT Angiography and Their Correlation With Visual Acuity and Glycemic Control Across Different Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy
Overview
This observational cross-sectional study aims to assess retinal microvascular changes using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in patients with diabetic retinopathy. The study will evaluate retinal vessel density and foveal avascular zone parameters and investigate their correlation with best-corrected visual acuity and glycemic control (HbA1c) across different stages of diabetic retinopathy. The findings may improve understanding of retinal microvascular alterations and their clinical significance.
Detailed description
Diabetic retinopathy is one of the leading causes of visual impairment worldwide. Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) is a non-invasive imaging technique that provides detailed visualization of the retinal microvasculature without the need for dye injection.
This observational cross-sectional study will be conducted at the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University. Adult patients diagnosed with different stages of diabetic retinopathy will undergo comprehensive ophthalmic examination, including best-corrected visual acuity assessment, fundus examination, OCT, and OCT angiography.
Retinal microvascular parameters, including vessel density in the superficial and deep capillary plexuses and the foveal avascular zone (FAZ), will be measured. HbA1c values will be recorded to assess glycemic control.
The primary objective is to evaluate retinal microvascular changes detected by OCTA and determine their correlation with visual acuity and glycemic control across different stages of diabetic retinopathy.
Primary outcome measures
- Retinal Microvascular Changes Measured by OCT Angiography [Time frame: Baseline]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Correlation Between OCTA Parameters, Visual Acuity, and Glycemic Control [Time frame: Baseline]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
\-
Inclusion criteria
- Adults aged 18 to 80 years.
- Patients diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy.
- Ability to undergo complete ophthalmic examination including OCT and OCT angiography.
- Availability of HbA1c measurement within the study period.
- Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
- Previous vitreoretinal surgery.
- Significant media opacity affecting image quality (e.g., dense cataract or vitreous hemorrhage).
- Other retinal vascular diseases (e.g., retinal vein occlusion).
- Glaucoma or optic nerve diseases affecting visual function.
- High myopia (>6 diopters).
- Poor-quality OCTA images due to motion artifacts or poor fixation.
- Refusal or inability to provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
\-
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Egypt · 1 center
- Sohag Ophthalmology Hospital — Sohag
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07747428 · Soh-Med-26-6-21MS