The Effect of Virtual Reality Glasses During Endoscopy

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Pain; Anxiety; Gastro-Intestinal Disorder

• Registration Number: NCT06718504
• Lead Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Brief Summary

Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is an invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat pathologies in the gastrointestinal mucosa. Since it is an invasive procedure, it can cause anxiety in patients before and pain during the procedure. Virtual reality glasses are an effective method used to reduce the pain and anxiety levels of patients during painful procedures. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of virtual reality glasses on pain, anxiety, and comfort in patients undergoing upper gastrointestinal endoscopy without sedation.

Detailed Description

This single-center randomized controlled parallel group study was conducted with 60 patients who underwent upper gastrointestinal endoscopy at the Endoscopy Unit of a training and research hospital in Istanbul. Patients in the virtual reality glasses group (n=30) watched videos of their preferred relaxing nature settings or videos without any violent content during the procedure. Patients in the control group (n=30) received no intervention. Data were collected using the Patient Information Form, Visual Analog Scale (for pain and comfort) and State Anxiety Inventory. Pain, comfort and anxiety levels of patients were assessed five minutes before and five minutes after the procedure.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-07-31
• Primary Completion: 2024-10-10
• Status Verified: 2024-12
• Study Completion: 2024-12-02
• Study First Submitted: 2024-12-02
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-12-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-12-02
• Study First Posted: 2024-12-05
• Last Update Posted: 2024-12-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• To have an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for the first time
• To be performed an upper GI endoscopy without sedation
• To be between the ages of 18-75
• To be willing to participate in research

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Exclusion Criteria

• To use analgesic or anesthetic drugs before or during the procedure
• To use antidepressants, anxiolytic and sedative drugs
• To have communication difficulties and mental disability

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change on pain intensity as measured by Visual Analog Scale	five minutes before endoscopy and five minutes after endoscopy	The average score change on pain intensity as measured by Visual Analog Scale. This scale is an unidimensional measure commonly used to measure pain intensity. The scale is a measuring tool with length of 0-10 cm. High scores on the scale indicate that pain intensity is high.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change on anxiety level as measured by State-Trait Anxiety Inventory	five minutes before endoscopy and five minutes after endoscopy	The average score change on anxiety level as measured by State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. This scale in used to measure anxiety. The scores on the scale ranges from 20 to 80. The high scores on the scale indicate that anxiety is high.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey