Virtual reality goggles could make breast reconstruction safer and faster

NCT ID NCT07080463

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a mixed reality system called VascuLens 2.0 that projects 3D images of a patient's blood vessels onto their body during DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery. The goal is to help surgeons make more accurate incisions, potentially reducing surgery time and complications. Sixty women undergoing this surgery after mastectomy will be randomly assigned to either standard planning or the VascuLens-guided approach.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: VascuLens 2.0 mixed reality system
What this could lead to: If successful, this system could make DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgeries faster and safer by helping surgeons see blood vessels more clearly.
What could go wrong: This is an early-phase trial with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The technology may not improve accuracy or outcomes as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BREAST CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

UBC Breast Reconstruction Research Lab

Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 2B5, Canada

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