Virtual reality goggles ease colonoscopy jitters, study finds
NCT ID NCT06407531
First seen May 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 6 times
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.
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Finike State Hospital
Antalya, Finike, 07740, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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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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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.