Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) for Ultrasound-guided Medical Procedures
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorStanford University
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
adult patients presenting for ultrasound-guided procedures, with ASA physical status I, II, or III.
Disqualifiers
pregnancy
incarceration
BMI >35
Trial design
Design model
Single group
Treatments tested in this trial
Ultrasound-guided procedure using AR/VR technology
DeviceParticipants 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.
Treatment groups
100 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: AR/VRExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Procedure success rate (Primary Block)
Document the block result in pre-op, if feasible, or PACU by testing sensory (cold spray) and motor function on all nerves covered by the block
Time frame
Document the block result pre-operatively (at least 30 min following block completion), or within one hour upon arriving to PACU2
Post-operative opioid consumption
Morphine milligram equivalents (MME) will be measured post-operatively
Time frame
12 hours after surgery3
Post-operative pain scores
Trend pain scores on 11-point NRS scale (from 0 to 10) following the procedure
Time frame
12 hours after surgerySecondary outcomes
1
Clinician satisfaction
A short survey will be utilized to gather data on clinicians' perceptions of the ease of use, effectiveness, and overall experience with AR/VR tools compared to traditional methods.
Time frame
Within 24 hours of block completion2
Procedure duration
Time of procedure from initial needle insertion to needle removal will be calculated
Time frame
During the procedure3
Needle pass/redirection
The number of times a clinician must remove the needle from the patient completely and reattempt will be calculated.
Time frame
During the procedure4
Needle visualisation
A subjective score will be assessed on a short survey to clinicians.
Time frame
Within 24 hours of block completionSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov