AR goggles help doctors hit the mark in liver biopsies
NCT ID NCT07120906
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a new augmented reality system called LUMENA that helps doctors guide needles during MRI scans of the liver. Twenty adults having a liver biopsy or tumor ablation will try the device. The goal is to see if it is safe and works well enough to use in most procedures.
What this could mean
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Active substance
LUMENA needle guidance system (device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could make MRI-guided liver procedures faster and more accurate, reducing the number of needle passes needed.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early feasibility study with only 20 participants. The device may not work as expected or could cause complications.
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Mayo Clinic
RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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