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Surgeons test wearing a VR headset instead of staring at a screen

NCT ID NCT07797556

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 01, 2026 · Last updated Sep 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether surgeons can wear an Apple Vision Pro headset as a virtual monitor while performing their usual procedures, instead of looking at a traditional operating room screen. The goal is to compare image quality, comfort, and workload against a standard monitor. A small group of surgeons will rate their experience after each case, and the team will track any reasons for switching back to the regular monitor.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Apple Vision Pro head-mounted display used as a virtual surgical monitor
What this could lead to
If it works, surgeons might replace bulky operating room monitors with a head-mounted display, potentially reducing neck and back strain while keeping or improving image quality.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 4 surgeons, so results may not apply broadly. The headset could cause discomfort, nausea, or technical issues that force a switch back to the standard monitor.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 4 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jun 2025

Expected to finish

May 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

1. Clinical care team members in the operating room who are participating in any monitor-bases diagnostic/therapeutic procedures. 2. Patients who are adults who are 18 years of age or older and: Who are capable of giving informed consent. Who are undergoing any monitor-based diagnostic/therapeutic procedure performed at Houston Methodist Hospital.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Vision correction with contacts and Lasik are acceptable. * Surgeons who wear glasses and who have corrective lens inserts in the Apple Vision Pro. Exclusion Criteria: * Vision correction with glasses and no custom lens inserts for the Apple Vision Pro. * Significant vision impairment that is not corrected. * Pregnant women: A known risk when wearing the AVP is nausea and dizziness; we do not want to exacerbate this. * Adults with known seizure disorders.

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Device convenience Device performance Ergonomics Surgeons' rating

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Locations

  • Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas Medical Center

    Houston, Texas, 77054, United States

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