Virtual reality during ear, nose, and throat procedures
Part of Brain & nervous system, Ear, nose & throat, Lungs & breathing, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during common ear, nose, and throat procedures done in the doctor's office can help reduce pain and anxiety. You might get a VR headset showing relaxing scenes (passive VR) or an interactive VR game you control with a handheld device (active VR).
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You need to be having a common ear, nose, or throat procedure done in the doctor's office (like reducing nasal tissue, clearing the nose, opening sinus passages, or treating vocal cords).
- You should be able to understand and agree to take part in the study.
- You must speak English.
- You should not have a history of seizures, motion sickness, vertigo, or developmental delay.
- You should not have uncorrected vision problems.
- For the active VR part, you must be able to use a handheld controller.
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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