NYU Langone Health
The study is a prospective pilot patients aged 21 to 65 undergoing screening colonoscopy or diagnostic upper endoscopy. Patients are administered minimal sedation (2 mg of Versed and 25 mg of Fentanyl) and are given Virtual Reality (VR) goggles to wear for the duration of the procedure. The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility, effect, and safety of using VR goggles during endoscopic procedures to decrease sedation requirements, enhance patient satisfaction, and reduce recovery time.
INTERVENTION GROUP Inclusion Criteria: * Undergoing screening colonoscopy or diagnostic upper endoscopy for GERD or dyspepsia at NYU Langone Brooklyn Hospital * Aged 21 to 65 Exclusion Criteria: * Visual impairments such as blindness which would impair them from watching the entertainment videos. * Patients with history of CAD, * History of seizures, * History of vertigo, * History of allergy to plastic, * ASAII or III, * Patient with active GI bleed, having either melena or hematochezia. CONTROL GROUP Inclusion Criteria: * Underwent screening colonoscopy or diagnostic upper endoscopy f…
The device includes a computer tablet and virtual reality headset.
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