Can mixed reality make brain surgery safer?

NCT ID NCT07468370

Not yet recruiting Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Brainlab AG Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether mixed reality glasses can help surgeons plan incisions for brain tumor removal more accurately and quickly than current methods. About 54 adults needing brain surgery will be observed as surgeons use the device during standard care. The goal is to see if the technology improves planning precision and saves time.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Mixed reality glasses/viewer

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that mixed reality helps surgeons plan incisions more accurately and quickly, potentially improving outcomes for brain tumor surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early observational study, not a large trial. It may not prove the device works better than current methods, and results may not apply to all hospitals or surgeries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

brain cancer brain neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States

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