INSPIRED-Q Study, version 1
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Investigation of retinal non-perfusion and visual function in proliferative and non-proliferative retinopathy in patients with diabetes’ quality of life
IRAS ID
334031
Contact name
Sobha Sivaprasad
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Moorfields Eye Hospital
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 3 months, 31 days
Research summary
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of blindness in working populations. It is a chronic condition that will gradually compromise patients' quality of life. In the early stages, patients may be asymptomatic but still need to spare time out of work visiting the health professionals. Later, they might experience difficulties dealing with daily activities in more advanced stages, even with proper treatments. Things like interacting with people, reading, or driving may not be as easy as they used to be. In the worst scenario, affected individuals can be deprived of work, causing serious economic problems for the family and the country. It is imperative to listen to these patients and adjust the healthcare system according to their needs.
The purpose of this study is to understand how diabetic retinopathy is affecting patients' lives. In this study we will request the patient to answer two validated questionnaires, NEI-VFQ-25 and EQ-5D-5L Vision Bolt-on. The whole process takes approximate 15 minutes to deliver 31 questions on how an individual feels about their vision related quality of life.
REC name
London - Chelsea Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/LO/0669
Date of REC Opinion
11 Sep 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion