Virtual reality to ease anxiety and pain in radiology procedures
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a virtual reality headset (HypnoVR) that uses hypnosis and calming visuals to help reduce anxiety and pain during interventional radiology procedures done without sedation. It may help you feel more relaxed and comfortable during your procedure.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must be scheduled for an interventional radiology procedure (like an angiogram or a biopsy) done with local anesthesia only — no sedation.
- You must be able to understand study information and fill out questionnaires.
- You must not have a history of seizures triggered by flashing lights or uncontrolled epilepsy.
- You must not have severe vision, hearing, or thinking problems that would prevent you from using a virtual reality headset.
- You must not have a history of severe motion sickness (cybersickness) from virtual reality.
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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