Holographic navigation could make aortic surgery safer
NCT ID NCT06008613
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early feasibility study tested a 3D holographic guidance system to help surgeons place stent grafts during endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) for abdominal aortic aneurysms. Two patients participated, and the system was used alongside standard X-ray imaging to confirm correct placement. The goal was to see if the holographic guidance could improve precision and reduce reliance on radiation.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 3D holographic guidance, navigation, and control (3D-GN&C) device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technology could make aortic aneurysm repair more precise and reduce the need for X-ray imaging during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This was a very small early study with only 2 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. The device is experimental and requires further testing.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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