RecruitingNot Applicable

Feasibility and Ergonomic Impact of A Virtual Reality Headset in Endoscopic Procedures

United States140 participantsStarted 2026-03-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of using a virtual reality headset (VRH) during endoscopy and its impact on the endoscopist ergonomics. We will use the Apple Vision Pro during approximately 140 endoscopic procedures during which ergonomics will be assessed.

Who can participate

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Inclusion Criteria: * Endoscopist: endoscopist at Cleveland Clinic Weston who consent to participate in the study and are performing either colonoscopy, EUS, or ERCP. * Patient: patient undergoing colonoscopy, EUS, or ERCP Exclusion Criteria: * Exclude the following procedures: Device-assisted colonoscopy (e.g.- double balloon, pathfinder, etc) * ERCP in native papilla * Cholangioscopy * Therapeutic EUS procedures (FNA/FNB, Stent Placement) * Planned Mucosal Resection of Polyps \> 20 mm * Inpatient procedures * Aborted procedures

What they're measuring

Risk Reduction of endoscopy related musculoskeletal injury by VRH as assessed by rapid entire body assessment (REBA) score.

Timeframe: From the start until the end of an endoscopic procedure.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07493863

SponsorThe Cleveland Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09

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