AR goggles could make MRI needle pokes safer for kids

NCT ID NCT06224933

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 21, 2026 · Updated 37 times

Summary

This study tests whether an augmented reality system can help doctors guide needles during MRI scans for procedures like biopsies or injections. It involves 25 children and young adults aged 3 to 21. The goal is to see if the system is safe and works reliably, potentially making these procedures quicker and more accurate.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Children's National Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20010, United States

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Augmented Reality System

What this could lead to

If successful, this could make MRI-guided needle procedures faster and more precise, potentially reducing complications.

What could go wrong

This is a small early feasibility study with only 25 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The technology may not work as well in real-world settings.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease Infections infectious disease Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.