NCT06349564

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
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 10 (estimated)
• Sponsor: NYU Langone Health · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 21 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

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.

Conditions

• Sedative During Endoscopy

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Pico 4 Enterprise headset with noise cancelling headphones	The device includes a computer tablet and virtual reality headset.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-12-09
• Primary completion: 2026-09-01
• Completion: 2026-09-01
• First posted: 2024-04-05
• Last updated: 2026-03-19

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States