The Effect of Virtual Reality Distraction on Pain During Colonoscopy (NCT07496333) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
The Effect of Virtual Reality Distraction on Pain During Colonoscopy
India84 participantsStarted 2023-10-03
Plain-language summary
Colonoscopy is a primary method of examining colorectal diseases. However, the procedure is associated with embarrassment, pain, and discomfort. This make patients less willing to be subjected to repeat surveillance colonoscopies. Performing colonoscopy under sedation is widely used in clinical practice. However, sedation increases complications associated with colonoscopy and has potential risks such as hypoxemia, hypoventilation, aspiration pneumonia. Therefore, several studies have examined non-pharmacological interventions to reduce anxiety and pain during endoscopy. These studies found that combined visual and auditory distraction is better at reducing discomfort than auditory distraction alone. Virtual reality is a method of displaying computer images in order to isolate the individual from real life for a while. The virtual reality application is considered an effective tool for distraction during pain and there are various studies showing its effectiveness in the management of pain and anxiety in various clinical settings. There are limited studies showing effectiveness of virtual reality application in colonoscopy and no studies have been done in India about the same. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of virtual reality applications during a colonoscopy on the pain experienced by patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. age 18 to 80 years;
. absence of any history of overt or borderline psychiatric disorders;
. abstinence from psychoactive medications. -
Exclusion criteria
. hearing and visual disorders;
. psychiatric illnesses;
. chronic pain disorders;
. Alzheimer's disease or other dementia disorders;
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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To evaluate the effect of Virtual reality distraction on pain during colonoscopy
Timeframe: 30 min after colonoscopy, Post procedural