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Virtual reality could replace pills for pain during ENT procedures

NCT ID NCT07599826

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two types of virtual reality (VR) during common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) procedures. One group will watch calming scenery, while the other plays an interactive puzzle game. Researchers want to see which better reduces pain and anxiety. The study will include 132 adults undergoing procedures like sinus surgery or vocal cord injections at Cedars-Sinai.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 132 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria Active and Passive VR: * Individuals 18 years old and older are included * Individuals undergoing the following common office-based ENT procedures: turbinate reduction, nasal debridement, balloon sinuplasty, radiofrequency ablation (RhinAer/VivAer), nasal polypectomy, eustachian tube dilation, vocal fold injection, or subglottic steroid injection * Able to consent * English speaking Exclusion Criteria Active VR: * History of neurologic or seizure disorder, developmental delay, uncorrected visual impairment, motion sickness, vertigo, or inability to use a handheld controller * Any records flagged "break the glass" or "research opt out." Exclusion Criteria Passive VR: * History of neurologic or seizure disorder, developmental delay, uncorrected visual impairment, motion sickness, or vertigo * Any records flagged "break the glass" or "research opt out."

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Conditions

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anxiety anxiety disorder chronic rhinosinusitis congenital subglottic stenosis eustachian tube disorder nasal cavity polyp Nasal Obstruction Pain spasmodic dystonia

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) Dysphonia Eustachian tube dysfunction Nasal obstruction Nasal polyp Pain Subglottic stenosis (SGS)

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Locations

  • Cedars Sinai Medical Offices East Tower

    Los Angeles, California, 90048, United States

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