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NCT Number: NCT07208071

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Vascular Access

Age range

5 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Jeffrey D Coote, MD

CONTACT

[email protected]

5044817903

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patient requiring ultrasound-guided vascular access

Exclusion criteria

  • Age less than 5 years old
  • Need for urgent vascular access

Treatment and study plan

Augmented reality headset use

Other

Use of a Microsoft HoloLens 2 headset with augmented reality assistance

Primary outcomes

  1. Successful vascular access as indicated by blood return from the blood vessel and advancement of guide wire

    Time frame: Up to 30 minutes

Secondary outcomes

  1. Number of needle sticks required for successful vascular access

    Time frame: Up to 30 minutes

  2. Time required for successful vascular access

    Time frame: Up to 30 minutes

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Jeffrey Coote Principal Investigator, MD

CONTACT

[email protected]

5044817903

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Application of Augmented Reality for Point of Care Ultrasound-Guided Procedures

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Oct 6, 2025
Registry last updated
Mar 10, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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