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

Conditions

• Vascular Access

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

5 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• Augmented reality headset use — OTHER
  Use of a Microsoft HoloLens 2 headset with augmented reality assistance

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date

Jan 30, 2026

Status verified

Mar 2026

Primary completion

Jul 31, 2026

Completion

Jul 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment

50 participants (estimated)

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Arms

• No Intervention: Control Arm
  Providers will not use augmented reality assistance when performing ultrasound-guided vascular access for this arm of the study
• Experimental: AR Arm
  Providers will use augmented reality assistance when obtaining ultrasound-guided vascular access

Primary Outcome Measure

Successful vascular access as indicated by blood return from the blood vessel and advancement of guide wire [ Time Frame: Up to 30 minutes ]

Central Contacts

• Jeffrey Coote Principal Investigator, MD
  5044817903
  [email protected]

Locations (1)

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