Virtual reality during an EP heart procedure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a virtual reality experience in a heart testing lab (during an electrophysiology procedure) is safe and workable for patients. It may help the care team learn if virtual reality can make the lab experience easier for some people.
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Who can take part
- You must be age 18 or older.
- You are scheduled for an electrophysiology procedure using medication for comfort (MAC).
- You are willing to join the study and can give informed consent.
- You do not have a history of motion sickness.
- You do not have blindness (or severe vision loss).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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