Virtual reality for anxiety during endoscopy
Part of Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if using virtual reality can help reduce anxiety and discomfort for patients undergoing an endoscopy, a procedure that looks inside your digestive tract. You might qualify if you are scheduled for an upper or lower digestive endoscopy under general anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are covered by French social security.
- You are not under guardianship or similar legal protection.
- You have an upcoming outpatient digestive endoscopy (upper or lower) under general anesthesia for non-emergency reasons.
- Your doctor has recommended this procedure for a medical reason.
- You do not have a history of epilepsy or claustrophobia.
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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