Phase IV AI-BRIDGE Trial: Point-of-Care Diabetic Retinopathy Screening vs Standard Care — Addressing Health Equity in Primary Care
247 Health News Editorial
·4 May 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsThe 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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