Use of Virtual Reality Technology as a Sedation Replacement During Colonoscopy
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interventional
60
1 country
1
Brief Summary
A pilot non-randomized controlled study examined whether the use of VR technology can serve as an appropriate substitute for sedation in a colonoscopy examination.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable
Started Jun 2022
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
June 1, 2022
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
January 18, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
January 27, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 1, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2023
CompletedApril 10, 2023
January 1, 2023
8 months
January 18, 2023
April 6, 2023
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Overall satisfaction of patients who underwent un-sedated colonoscopy with virtual reality (VR) headset compared with patients who underwent standard sedation colonoscopy.
Questionnaire (1 - not satisfied at all, 5 - very satisfied)
1 day
Secondary Outcomes (6)
Pain during the procedure
1 day
polyp detection rate (PDR)
during colonoscopy procedure
Colonoscopy duration
during colonoscopy procedure
Post colonoscopy adverse events
1 day
Time-to-return to daily activities (work, driving)
1 day
- +1 more secondary outcomes
Study Arms (2)
virtual reality group
EXPERIMENTALunsedated colonoscopy using virtual reality headset.
colonoscopy with standard sedation
ACTIVE COMPARATORstandard sedated colonoscopy.
Interventions
use of virtual reality headset during colonoscopy as a substitute to sedation.
use of standard sedation during colonoscopy.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- adult patients (≥18) with any elective indication for colonoscopy.
You may not qualify if:
- known seizures' disorders, cognitive, visual or auditory impairment.
- patients who were unable or unwilling to sign an informed consent.
- Pregnant women.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Gastroenterology department, Sheba Medical Center
Tel Litwinsky, Israel
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Ido Veisman, Dr.
Sheba Medical Center
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- NON RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- OTHER
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER GOV
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
January 18, 2023
First Posted
January 27, 2023
Study Start
June 1, 2022
Primary Completion
February 1, 2023
Study Completion
December 1, 2023
Last Updated
April 10, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-01