Holograms may help doctors place heart devices with greater precision
NCT ID NCT07705425
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether adding a 3D holographic visualization tool, called EchoPixel Holographic Therapy Guidance, helps doctors perform two common heart procedures more accurately. The procedures are left atrial appendage occlusion (for atrial fibrillation) and mitral valve repair (for mitral regurgitation). The study includes 20 adults scheduled for these procedures and compares outcomes when doctors use the holographic guidance alongside standard imaging versus standard imaging alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- EchoPixel Holographic Therapy Guidance (HTG) as an additive 3D visualization tool for structural heart procedures
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this holographic guidance could help doctors place heart devices more accurately, potentially reducing complications like leaks around the device.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or hospitals. The technology is an add-on to standard care, so its added benefit may be modest.
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Conditions
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University of California, Davis
Sacramento, California, 95187, United States
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