Investigating the Utility of Augmented Reality Assistance for Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access

Application of Augmented Reality for Point of Care Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT07208071

Enrollment

Registered

2025-10-06

Start date

2026-01-30

Completion date

2026-07-31

Last updated

2026-08-24

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Conditions

Vascular Access

Keywords

Augmented reality, ultrasound-guided vascular access

Brief summary

This study will investigate the benefits of augmented reality assistance on ultrasound-guided vascular access. Using the Microsoft HoloLens 2 headset, the investigators will study the benefits of augmented reality technology as a tool for improving the success rate, efficiency, and ease of access for peripheral venous catheters, peripherally inserted central venous catheters, and central venous catheters.

Interventions

OTHERAugmented reality headset use

Use of a Microsoft HoloLens 2 headset with augmented reality assistance

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

5 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Patient requiring ultrasound-guided vascular access

Exclusion criteria

* Age less than 5 years old * Need for urgent vascular access

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Successful vascular access as indicated by blood return from the blood vessel and advancement of guide wire	Up to 30 minutes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Number of needle sticks required for successful vascular access	Up to 30 minutes
Time required for successful vascular access	Up to 30 minutes

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Aug 25, 2026