Use of Virtual Reality as An Adjunct for Anesthesia During Procedures in the Electrophysiology Laboratory: A Pilot and Feasibility Study

Mayo Clinic

Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the use of virtual reality (VR) technology as adjunct to routine anesthesia care for patients undergoing electrophysiology (EP) procedures.

Eligibility

Age range: 18+ years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: No

Detailed criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years old. * Patients scheduled for electrophysiology procedure with MAC. * Subject willing to participate and able to provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years old. * History of motion sickness or blindness.

Interventions

Other
Virtual reality
Use of Virtual reality goggles during procedure

Location

Mayo Clinic in Florida
Jacksonville, Florida