Study recruitment: Eye screening for diabetes and AI
Shaping how future of diabetes care could be impacted by artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
A team of researchers from the University of Birmingham are looking for people with diabetes or those caring for them to take part in a survey to understand what “good” might look like for a diabetic eye screening AI.
Dr Trystan Macdonald, Clinical Research Fellow and Ophthalmology Specialty Trainee at University Hospitals Birmingham NHSFT, University of Birmingham, said: “The research involves defining what the NHS would want from an artificial intelligence device for use in diabetic eye screening, summarising these needs in a document called a ‘Target Product Profile’. It is hoped that this will give AI developers a goal to aim for in their research and development and ultimately result in better AI tools being made for the NHS.
“The research will involve a series of interviews, online surveys and a meeting to agree the final Target Product Profile contents.”
The study entitled, Diabetic eye screening using Automated Retinal imaging analysis software, a Target product profile for England (DART), aims to establish the NHS' requirements for a diabetic eye screening AI.
Researchers hope to create a Target Product Profile for a diabetic eye screening AI, a document summarising all the characteristics an AI would need to have to be successfully used in screening in England. This can then be used to develop, choose and use AI that is safe, effective and works well for everyone.
More information and to participate in the survey here (closing date for responses Friday, 26th July)
NOTE: DRWF will from time-to-time advise readers of ‘calls to participate’ in diabetes and related health research studies. It should not necessarily be considered that the charity is in any way connected to the study or the group issuing the call for participants. If we are involved in any way, we will make this known. We will only share external calls where we have confirmed that the study holds ethics committee approval, and the study is specific to diabetes and related health. Taking part in a medical research study is a big step and further helpful information can be found via the National Institute for Health and Care Research Clinical Trials Guide.
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