Smart eyewear for detecting drug delivery in anesthesia

The Use of a Wearable Data Input Device (Google Glass, Microsoft HoloLens or GoPro Like Camera Mounted to Eyewear) to Collect Drug Delivery Event Data

Observational University of Washington · NCT05184660

This study is testing a new smart eyewear device that helps anesthesia providers at the University of Washington Medical Center keep track of medication delivery during surgeries to improve patient safety.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment20 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of Washington Academic / other
Locations1 site (Seattle, Washington)
Trial IDNCT05184660 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This project is a prospective observational study aimed at improving medication preparation and delivery in the anesthesia workspace using a novel wearable device. The device captures video data to automatically detect drug administration events, enhancing patient safety and record-keeping. Anesthesia providers at the University of Washington Medical Center will wear the device during procedures, and the collected footage will be processed to develop machine learning algorithms for recognizing these events. The study seeks to streamline the documentation process in operating rooms.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are anesthesia providers, including attending anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists, working at the University of Washington Montlake Medical Center.

Not a fit: Medical students and anesthesiology residents will not benefit from this study as they are excluded from participation.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this technology could significantly enhance patient safety and efficiency in drug administration during anesthesia.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies utilizing wearable technology for monitoring in medical settings have shown promise, indicating potential for success.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Anesthesia providers (attending anesthesiologist or certified registered nurse anesthetist) who work in an operating room at University of Washington Montlake Medical Center

Exclusion Criteria:

* Medical students and anesthesiology residents

Where this trial is running

Seattle, Washington

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Smart Eyewearautomatic detectionsmart eyeweardrug deliverydrug administrationpatient safetyanesthetic druganesthesia
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.