Investigating the Utility of Augmented Reality Assistance for Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access
Application of Augmented Reality for Point of Care Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
2 other identifiers
interventional
50
1 country
1
Brief Summary
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.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Jan 2026
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
Click on a node to explore related trials.
Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 19, 2025
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 6, 2025
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
January 30, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
July 1, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
July 1, 2026
March 10, 2026
March 1, 2026
5 months
September 19, 2025
March 9, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Successful vascular access as indicated by blood return from the blood vessel and advancement of guide wire
Up to 30 minutes
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Number of needle sticks required for successful vascular access
Up to 30 minutes
Time required for successful vascular access
Up to 30 minutes
Study Arms (2)
Control Arm
NO INTERVENTIONProviders will not use augmented reality assistance when performing ultrasound-guided vascular access for this arm of the study
AR Arm
EXPERIMENTALProviders will use augmented reality assistance when obtaining ultrasound-guided vascular access
Interventions
Use of a Microsoft HoloLens 2 headset with augmented reality assistance
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Patient requiring ultrasound-guided vascular access
You may not qualify if:
- Age less than 5 years old
- Need for urgent vascular access
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States
Related Publications (1)
Saruwatari MS, Nguyen TN, Talari HF, Matisoff AJ, Sharma KV, Donoho KG, Basu S, Dwivedi P, Bost JE, Shekhar R. Assessing the Effect of Augmented Reality on Procedural Outcomes During Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access. Ultrasound Med Biol. 2023 Nov;49(11):2346-2353. doi: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2023.07.011. Epub 2023 Aug 11.
PMID: 37573178RESULT
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Pediatric Critical Care Fellow
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 19, 2025
First Posted
October 6, 2025
Study Start
January 30, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
July 1, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
July 1, 2026
Last Updated
March 10, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-03