Effect of Virtual Reality Before Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy on Preprocedural Anxiety, Psychological Readiness, and Postprocedural Satisfaction

NCT07745959 · tracked via the Priya Life Science Turkey tracker

Sponsor

Ardahan University

Phase

Not applicable

Started

2026-08-30

Last updated

2026-08-04

Condition(s) studied

Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Virtual RealityStandard Preprocedural Care

Virtual Reality: Participants will receive the institution's standard preprocedural care before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy without the virtual reality intervention.

Standard Preprocedural Care: Participants will receive the institution's routine preprocedural care before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy without virtual reality.

Study summary

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the effect of virtual reality applied before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy on preprocedural anxiety, psychological readiness, and postprocedural satisfaction.

Methods: This randomized controlled trial will be conducted in the Endoscopy Unit of Kelkit State Hospital. A total of 64 patients scheduled to undergo upper gastrointestinal endoscopy will be enrolled and randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the virtual reality intervention group or the control group. Participants in the intervention group will receive a virtual reality application before the endoscopy procedure, whereas participants in the control group will receive standard care. Data will be collected using the Endoscopy Patient Information Form, the State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-I), a single-item Psychological Readiness Assessment, and a single-item Postprocedural Satisfaction Assessment. Anxiety and psychological readiness will be evaluated before the procedure, and patient satisfaction will be assessed immediately after the procedure.

Expected Results: It is anticipated that the virtual reality intervention will reduce preprocedural anxiety, improve psychological readiness, and increase postprocedural satisfaction compared with standard care.

Eligibility

Sex

ALL

Min age

18 Years

Max age

—

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Scheduled to undergo upper gastrointestinal endoscopy * Able to understand and communicate in Turkish * Willing to participate in the study * Providing written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of a diagnosed psychiatric or neurological disorder that may interfere with participation * Presence of a visual, hearing, head, face, or eye condition that prevents the use of a virtual reality headset * History of severe vertigo, motion sickness, or balance disorder * Development of severe dizziness, nausea, eye strain, or discomfort during the virtual reality intervention * Refusal to participate or withdrawal from the study

Primary outcome measure(s)

Preprocedural Anxiety — Immediately before upper gastrointestinal endoscopy
Preprocedural anxiety will be assessed using the State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-I). The STAI-I consists of 20 items scored on a 4-point Likert scale. Total scores range from 20 to 80, with higher scores indicating higher levels of state anxiety.

Trial sites (1)

Facility	City	Region	Status
Atatürk University Research Hospital	Erzurum	Turkey (Türkiye)

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Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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