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Implementing Virtual Reality (VR) to Reduce Sedation

Pilot Proof of Concept Study for Implementing Virtual Reality (VR) to Reduce Sedation Requirement During Endoscopy

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06349564
Enrollment
10
Registered
2024-04-05
Start date
2024-12-09
Completion date
2026-09-01
Last updated
2026-03-19

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Sedative During Endoscopy

Keywords

GERD, Dyspepsia, screening colonoscopy, diagnostic upper endoscopy, Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Brief summary

The study is a prospective pilot patients aged 21 to 65 undergoing screening colonoscopy or diagnostic upper endoscopy. Patients are administered minimal sedation (2 mg of Versed and 25 mg of Fentanyl) and are given Virtual Reality (VR) goggles to wear for the duration of the procedure. The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, effect, and safety of using VR goggles during endoscopic procedures to decrease sedation requirements, enhance patient satisfaction, and reduce recovery time.

Interventions

DEVICEPico 4 Enterprise headset with noise cancelling headphones

The device includes a computer tablet and virtual reality headset.

Sponsors

NYU Langone Health
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

INTERVENTION GROUP Inclusion Criteria: * Undergoing screening colonoscopy or diagnostic upper endoscopy for GERD or dyspepsia at NYU Langone Brooklyn Hospital * Aged 21 to 65

Exclusion criteria

* Visual impairments such as blindness which would impair them from watching the entertainment videos. * Patients with history of CAD, * History of seizures, * History of vertigo, * History of allergy to plastic, * ASAII or III, * Patient with active GI bleed, having either melena or hematochezia. CONTROL GROUP Inclusion Criteria: * Underwent screening colonoscopy or diagnostic upper endoscopy for GERD or dyspepsia at NYU Langone Brooklyn Hospital * Aged 21 to 65

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Total amount of sedative drugs administered during the procedureEnd of procedure, up to 1 hour

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Patient-reported discomfort or pain (using 0-10 pain scale)During PACU stay, approximately 30 minutes
Duration of the procedureEnd of procedure, up to 1 hour
Overall patient satisfaction scoresDuring PACU stay, approximately 30 minutesUsing Likert scale of 1-7. Subjects will be asked to rank several variables on the Likert scale, including overall experience (from 1-very dissatisfied to 7-very satisfied), enjoyability (from 1- not enjoyable to 7-very enjoyable), and anxiety (from 1-extreme anxiety to 7-no anxiety). Scores range from 3-21, higher scores indicate satisfaction.
Number of events of complications from VRDuring PACU stay, approximately 30 minutesEvents such as nausea, vomiting, dizziness.
Number of technical failuresEnd of procedure, up to 1 hour
Troubleshooting timeEnd of procedure, up to 1 hour
PACU length of stayEnd of PACU stay, approximately 30 minutes

Countries

United States

Contacts

CONTACTMaysaa El Zoghbi, MD
Maysaa.ElZoghbi@nyulangone.org216-835-7626
CONTACTGregory Faulx
gregory.faulx@nyulangone.org216-213-7413
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORMaysaa El Zoghbi, MD

NYU Langone Health

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Mar 20, 2026