Virtual reality for comfort during colonoscopy
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality (a computer-generated 3D environment you can see and hear) during a colonoscopy can reduce pain, anxiety, and embarrassment. If it works, it could make the procedure more comfortable for people who have it without sedation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are scheduled for a colonoscopy at the study hospital
- This is your first colonoscopy
- Your colonoscopy will be done without any sedation
- You do not have serious hearing or vision problems
- You have no history of psychiatric disorders, dementia, or chronic pain
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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