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Surgeons try apple vision pro to guide needles inside the body

NCT ID NCT07819513

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First seen Sep 15, 2026 · Last updated Sep 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center want to know if the Apple Vision Pro headset can be used during image-guided procedures. Adults scheduled for a CT-guided biopsy of the abdomen or pelvis wear the headset while the operator performs the biopsy. The study measures whether the technology works in this setting by surveying the doctors who use it.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Apple Vision Pro mixed-reality headset used during CT-guided biopsy
What this could lead to
If it works, mixed-reality headsets could give doctors a hands-free way to view scan images during biopsies, possibly making some procedures smoother or faster.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with 30 participants, so it can only show whether the headset is practical to use, not whether it improves patient outcomes. Headset discomfort, motion sickness, or technical glitches could limit its usefulness.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 30 people

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Expected to start

Feb 2027

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jul 2029

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Eligibility Criteria Participants: 18-years-old and older, any sex, race, or ethnicity, undergoing CT-guided biopsy of the abdomen or pelvis. Primary operators: Attending physicians in Interventional Radiology who have completed mandatory training and familiarization. Exclusion Criteria Participants unable to provide informed consent or contraindications to planned procedures.

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Locations

  • UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States