Recruiting

AR & VR

Sponsor:

Stanford University

Code:

NCT06550193

Conditions

Augmented Reality

Virtual Reality

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Interventions

Ultrasound-guided procedure using AR/VR technology

Study Details

Brief summary:

The study seeks to assess the efficacy of incorporating augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) technology into ultrasound-guided medical procedures such as regional anesthesia and line placement. By utilizing AR/VR devices, the investigators will improve the ergonomics when using ultrasound to guide procedures. The aims are to enhance visualization of anatomical structures and improve procedural accuracy for clinicians. The study aims to evaluate the feasibility, and effectiveness of integrating AR/VR technology into ultrasound-guided procedures, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes.

Conditions

Augmented Reality

Virtual Reality

Study ID

NCT06550193

Start date

Sep 30, 2025

Status verified date

Apr, 2026

Completion date

Dec 31, 2027

Anticipated

Primary completion date

Dec 31, 2026

Anticipated

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 18+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Inclusion Criteria:

  • adult patients presenting for ultrasound-guided procedures, with ASA physical status I, II, or III.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • pregnancy
  • incarceration
  • BMI >35

Study Design

Enrollment

100 participants

Anticipated

Intervention Model

Single group

Primary purpose

Diagnostic

Interventions and Outcome Measures

Arms

experimental: AR/VR

AR/VR technology for ultrasound-guided procedures.

Interventions

Ultrasound-guided procedure using AR/VR technology

Participants will receive the intervention, which involves utilizing AR/VR technology during ultrasound-guided procedures (e.g., regional anesthesia, line placement). All participants will receive standard pre- and post-block or line care as they normally would for the ultrasound-guided procedure.

Primary outcome measure

  • Procedure success rate (Primary Block) [ Time Frame: Document the block result pre-operatively (at least 30 min following block completion), or within one hour upon arriving to PACU ]
  • Post-operative opioid consumption [ Time Frame: 12 hours after surgery ]
  • Post-operative pain scores [ Time Frame: 12 hours after surgery ]

Central Contacts and Locations

Central contacts

Jean-Louis Horn, MD

5033811645hornj@stanford.edu

Ksenia (kasimova), MD

6507889458kasimova@stanford.edu

Locations

Stanford Hospital and Clinics

Recruiting

Stanford, California, United States, 94305

Contacts

Ksenia Kasimova, MD

6507889458kasimova@stanford.edu

Principal Investigator:

Jean Louis-Horn, MD

More Information

Sponsor

Stanford University

Last update posted

May 7, 2026

Last verified

Apr, 2026

Keywords

  • ultrasound-guided procedure
  • nerve block

Trial information was received from ClinicalTrials.gov and was last updated on 2026-09-10. This information was provided to ClinicalTrials.gov by Stanford University on 2026-05-07.