Virtual reality goggles ease colonoscopy jitters, study finds
NCT ID NCT06407531
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether watching videos with virtual reality glasses before a colonoscopy could lower patients' anxiety and steady their vital signs. Seventy adults were randomly assigned to use VR glasses or not. Researchers measured anxiety levels and blood pressure before the procedure. The goal was to see if a simple, non-drug distraction could make the experience less stressful.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- virtual reality glasses
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer before a colonoscopy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect on anxiety was measured with a simple scale, not a clinical diagnosis.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Finike State Hospital
Antalya, Finike, 07740, Turkey (Türkiye)
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