Clinical trial · Interventional
Apple Vision Pro-Assisted Vascular Identification in Lung Surgery
Apple Vision Pro-Assisted Vascular Identification in Lung Surgery: A Prospective Interventional Study
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
This study is testing whether a new mixed-reality head-mounted display (Apple Vision Pro) can help surgeons see blood vessels more clearly during lung surgery. During the operation, doctors usually need to identify and protect important blood vessels to avoid bleeding. In this study, surgeons will wear the Apple Vision Pro device, which shows 3D images of the lungs and blood vessels. This may help them find vessels more accurately and make surgery safer. Participants scheduled for lung surgery at Huai'an Second People's Hospital will be invited to join. Before the operation, participants will have a CT scan. During surgery, doctors will use the device while performing the procedure. The study does not change the standard surgical steps, and there are no extra risks for participants. The main goal is to see if this new technology makes surgery easier and safer. Participation is voluntary, and all personal information will be kept confidential.
Conditions
Conditions (2)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lung Neoplasms | Lung Neoplasm | ONTOLOGY_EXACT | 0.98 |
| Mixed Reality | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Vision Pro | Device | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (1)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Experimental
- description
- Participants in this arm will undergo lung surgery using Apple Vision Pro for intraoperative vascular navigation
- interventionNames
- Device: Apple Vision Pro
Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- Accuracy of Perivascular Anatomical Identification
- timeFrame
- During the critical dissection and transection phase of lung surgery
- description
- The primary outcome is the accuracy of identifying critical perivascular anatomical structures (including pulmonary arteries, veins, and bronchi) using Apple Vision Pro. Accuracy will be measured by comparing the real-time navigation display with the actual anatomy confirmed by the surgeon during dissection. The primary endpoint is the successful identification of the correct transection plane that avoids injury to adjacent arteries, veins, or bronchi. Any discrepancy leading to potential mis-transection will be recorded.
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
- Maximum age
- 85 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: Patients aged 18 years or older. Diagnosed with lung nodules or early-stage lung cancer requiring surgical resection (lobectomy or segmentectomy). Scheduled for elective lung surgery at Huai'an Second People's Hospital. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification I-III. Ability to understand and sign the informed consent form. Willingness to undergo surgery with the Apple Vision Pro navigation assistance. Exclusion Criteria: Patients under 18 years of age. Pregnant or breastfeeding women. Patients with severe cardiopulmonary dysfunction (e.g., severe COPD, unstable angina, recent myocardial infarction) that would contraindicate surgery. Participation in another interventional clinical trial within the past 30 days. Inability to cooperate with the surgical team or follow study procedures.
References
Publications (4)
- BACKGROUNDZhou AE, Klufas T, Feng H. Leveraging Apple Vision Pro for Dermatologic Surgery Education and Intraoperative Recording. Indian Dermatol Online J. 2026 Mar 1;17(2):294-295. doi: 10.4103/idoj.idoj_692_25. Epub 2025 Dec 12. No abstract available. PMID 41403068
- BACKGROUNDShen K, Li W, Xie Z. Preliminary application of Apple Vision Pro (AVP) in laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery. Int J Surg. 2025 Nov 1;111(11):7898-7905. doi: 10.1097/JS9.0000000000003066. Epub 2025 Jul 17. PMID 40679982
- BACKGROUNDLi C. Apple Vision Pro as an augmentative tool in surgery: a double-edged scalpel. Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2024 Oct 11;86(11):6407-6408. doi: 10.1097/MS9.0000000000002645. eCollection 2024 Nov. No abstract available. PMID 39525735
- BACKGROUNDShanbhag NM, Bin Sumaida A, Al Shamisi K, Balaraj K. Apple Vision Pro: A Paradigm Shift in Medical Technology. Cureus. 2024 Sep 17;16(9):e69608. doi: 10.7759/cureus.69608. eCollection 2024 Sep. PMID 39308843