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Phase IV AI-BRIDGE Trial: Point-of-Care Diabetic Retinopathy Screening vs Standard Care — Addressing Health Equity in Primary Care

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4 May 2026

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The AI-BRIDGE trial evaluates point-of-care diabetic retinopathy screening in primary care settings, targeting 4,000 Medicaid patients to address screening disparities. Results expected 2030.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

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