Virtual ruler aims to make PICC line placement safer and faster
NCT ID NCT05399875
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether an augmented reality virtual ruler can help doctors place PICC lines more accurately and with less radiation. Twenty adults scheduled for non-emergency PICC placement will have the virtual ruler used during their procedure. The main goal is to see if the catheter tip ends up in the right spot, with secondary goals of reducing radiation dose and procedure time.
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 virtual ruler
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a safer, faster way to place PICC lines, reducing radiation exposure and improving accuracy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 20 participants. The virtual ruler may not improve outcomes enough to justify its use in routine practice.
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Locations
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Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States