Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 90

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 typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
Enrollment70 (estimated)
SponsorScopeXR
Industry-sponsored
Locations1 site (Brentwood, New York)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 30, 2026
Main results expectedAugust 30, 2027
Study endsAugust 30, 2028
Registry record updatedSeptember 17, 2026
Trial IDNCT07825337 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

  • Long Island Ambulator Surgery Center
    Brentwood, New York, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.