Feasibility of using a head-mounted spatial display during intraocular surgery
Official title: Pilot Study: Feasibility and Usability of a Head-Mounted Spatial Computing Device for Intraoperative Visualization During Intraocular Surgery
Run by ScopeXR · NCT07825337 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether Apple Vision Pro can help surgeons visualize information during cataract and other intraocular surgeries.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | ScopeXR Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Brentwood, New York) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 30, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | August 30, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | September 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07825337 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults undergoing elective intraocular surgery (e.g., cataract, anterior segment, retina) at participating sites who consent to the use of Apple Vision Pro as an adjunct visualization tool.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients for whom the device adds no perceived value or poses an unacceptable risk to visualization or workflow.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is a prospective, observational study that observes how a head-mounted spatial computing device is used as an adjunct visualization tool during ophthalmic procedures. Surgeries proceed with standard visualization methods, while the surgeon may optionally use the device to display information. Data are collected from surgical records and post-operative surveys to assess feasibility and usability in about 40-70 cases across participating sites.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the device could offer an additional visualization option to assist surgeons during eye surgery.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work on head-mounted displays in surgery has shown mixed feasibility; this study focuses on intraocular procedures and is observational.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Undergoing clinically indicated, elective ophthalmic surgery (e.g., cataract, anterior segment, retina) at a participating study site. * Able and willing to provide informed consent prior to participation. Exclusion Criteria: * Prisoners or other vulnerable populations, unless specifically justified and approved by the IRB. * Inability to provide consent and no legally authorized representative available. * Cognitive impairment or language barriers precluding understanding of the consent, in the absence of a legally authorized representative. * Procedures where any additional OR equipment is judged by the surgeon to pose unacceptable risk. * Complex ocular pathology that could interfere with surgical visualization or increase procedural risk, including but not limited to lenticular zonule instability, previous ophthalmic surgery, corneal scarring, corneal opacity or edema, or active ocular surface infection.
Where it's running
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Long Island Ambulator Surgery Center
Brentwood, New York, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kathy Lemier
- Email: eric@scopeXR.com
- Phone: 6319573355
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.