Augmented reality help for ultrasound-guided IV and central line placement
Application of Augmented Reality for Point of Care Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
This will test whether wearing a Microsoft HoloLens 2 augmented reality headset helps clinicians place peripheral IVs, PICCs, and central venous catheters more quickly and successfully using ultrasound guidance.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 5 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Alabama at Birmingham Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Birmingham, Alabama) |
| Trial ID | NCT07208071 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
At a single site, investigators will use the Microsoft HoloLens 2 to overlay augmented reality guidance during ultrasound-guided vascular access procedures. Participants will be patients who require peripheral venous catheters, peripherally inserted central catheters, or central venous catheters and do not need urgent access. The study will compare outcomes such as first-pass success, total procedure time, number of needle passes, and operator-reported ease between AR-assisted and standard ultrasound-guided techniques. Safety, feasibility, and any procedure-related complications or headset tolerability issues will also be recorded.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Patients aged 5 years and older who need ultrasound-guided peripheral or central venous access and are not in urgent need of immediate access are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Children under age 5 and patients who require urgent or immediate vascular access would not be expected to benefit or qualify for this approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, AR assistance could increase first-pass success, shorten procedure time, and reduce complications for ultrasound-guided vascular access.
How similar studies have performed: Early simulation work and small clinical pilots of AR-assisted ultrasound guidance have shown promise, but robust clinical evidence is still limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient requiring ultrasound-guided vascular access Exclusion Criteria: * Age less than 5 years old * Need for urgent vascular access
Where this trial is running
Birmingham, Alabama
- University of Alabama at Birmingham — Birmingham, Alabama, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jeffrey Coote Principal Investigator, MD
- Email: jdcoote@uabmc.edu
- Phone: 5044817903
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.