Virtual reality goggles ease colonoscopy pain, study finds

NCT ID NCT07496333

First seen Mar 31, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during a colonoscopy could help patients feel less pain and anxiety, and reduce the amount of sedative medicine needed. 84 adults took part. The goal was to see if VR distraction works better than standard care for making the procedure more comfortable.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Max Institute of Medical Education

    New Delhi, Saket, 110017, India

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