VR goggles could replace some sedation for gut scopes
NCT ID NCT06349564
First seen Mar 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tests whether wearing virtual reality goggles during a colonoscopy or upper endoscopy can help patients need less sedation. Ten adults aged 21 to 65 will receive minimal sedation and wear a VR headset during the procedure. Researchers will measure how much sedative is used, patient pain, and satisfaction.
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NYU Langone Brooklyn
RECRUITINGBrooklyn, New York, 11220, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
Virtual reality headset with noise-cancelling headphones
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a way to use less sedation during endoscopy, potentially leading to faster recovery and higher patient satisfaction.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The VR headset might not reduce sedation needs as hoped, and some patients may find it uncomfortable.
Conditions
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