Researchers are assessing whether use of a virtual reality experience, used during the procedure, can reduce anxiety and improve satisfaction related to the procedure, especially when no or little sedation is being used.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
20 minutes of wearing a virtual reality headset with a choice of 4 environments based on their preference and another 20 minutes with a less immersive condition
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Subject anxiety
Measured using a survey question asking participants to rank their anxiety level over the last 20 minutes using a scale of 5 being extremely good (ie, less anxiety); 1 being extremely bad (ie, more anxiety).
Time frame: 20 minutes
Subject comfort
Measured using a survey question asking participants to rank their comfort over the last 20 minutes using a scale of 5 being extremely positive; 4 being somewhat positive; 3 being neutral; 2 being somewhat negative; 1 being extremely negative
Time frame: 20 minutes
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