Use of Apple Vision Pro as Virtual Monitor for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

Part of paid clinical trials in Houston, Texas.

Sponsor
The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Study ID
NCT07797556
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Device Convenience
  • Device Performance
  • Ergonomics
  • Surgeons' Rating

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Study Details

This study evaluates whether the Apple Vision Pro (AVP), a head-mounted display device, can be used as a virtual monitor for performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Participating surgeons wear the Apple Vision Pro instead of viewing a traditional operating room monitor while performing their normal cases. The main goals of the study are to assess: (1) visualization quality (how is the visualization quality when compared to using a traditional monitor), (2) ergonomic characteristics (ergonomics such as neck pain, back pain, shoulder discomfort and when compared to using a traditional monitor), (3) task-load index (NASA-TLX workload while using the device), and (4) feasibility (whether cases can be completed successfully using the device). The study team hypothesizes that using the Apple Vision Pro will provide superior visual resolution and improved ergonomics compared with viewing on a standard 32-inch 4K boom-mounted operating room monitor. After each case, surgeons rate their experience across these outcomes based on their previous experience of using a traditional monitor.

Key Dates

First listed
Sep 1, 2026
Start date
Jun 16, 2025
Status verified
Aug 2026
Primary completion
May 31, 2027
Completion
May 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
4 participants (estimated)

Primary Outcome Measure

Overall Visualization quality compared to traditional monitor [ Time Frame: Immediately post-procedure, assessed once per case, through study completion up to 12 months ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Department of Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas Medical CenterHoustonTexas77054-

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