3D scanner aims to sharpen spine surgery precision

NCT ID NCT05195580

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early study tested an optical 3D scanner designed to help surgeons align spine anatomy during operations. The goal was to see if the scanner could accurately match a patient's spine to pre-surgery MRI or CT scans. Only 2 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated, so the findings are very limited.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Optical 3D scanner

What this could lead to

If successful, this could improve the accuracy of surgical navigation for spine procedures.

What could go wrong

This was a very early pre-pilot study with only 2 participants and was terminated, so results are extremely limited and may not apply to broader practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

scoliosis spinal stenosis spondylolisthesis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • St. David's Round Rock Medical Center

    Round Rock, Texas, 78681, United States