I-TRUST Implementation Trial: Teleophthalmology Program Aims to Boost Rural Diabetic Eye Screening Rates
247 Health News Editorial
·24 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsThe I-TRUST study evaluates an implementation program to improve diabetic retinopathy screening rates in rural health systems using teleophthalmology. This pragmatic trial addresses critical gaps in rural diabetic eye care access.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
References
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