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Feasibility and Ergonomic Impact of a Virtual Reality Headset During Endoscopic Procedures
Led by The Cleveland Clinic · Updated on 2026-03-25
140
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
13 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the feasibility and impact on ergonomics of using a virtual reality headset (VRH), specifically the Apple Vision Pro, during endoscopic procedures. The study focuses on how the VRH might reduce musculoskeletal injuries experienced by endoscopists while performing procedures such as colonoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). This interventional study is sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic and involves approximately 140 endoscopic procedures. Participants undergo endoscopic procedures either with or without the use of the VR headset. The study includes two groups: procedures performed without the VRH and those completed using the VRH. Additionally, a preprocedural timeout checklist called the MYSELF checklist is used to further assess its effect on ergonomics. The procedures include colonoscopy, EUS, and ERCP, excluding specific types such as device-assisted colonoscopies and inpatient procedures. During the procedures, researchers assess the risk reduction of musculoskeletal injury using the Rapid Entire Body Assessment (REBA) score from the start to the end of each procedure. They also collect subjective feedback from endoscopists about their experience with the VRH using surveys scored on a 5-point Likert scale. The study monitors ergonomic risks in different procedure subgroups and evaluates the impact of the checklist as well. Participation involves undergoing the assigned endoscopic procedure while being monitored for ergonomic outcomes, with overall study completion expected by December 2026.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Feasibility and Ergonomic Impact of A Virtual Reality Headset in Endoscopic Procedures
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Endoscopists at Cleveland Clinic Weston who consent to participate and perform colonoscopy, EUS, or ERCP
- Patients undergoing colonoscopy, EUS, or ERCP procedures
You will not qualify if you...
- Device-assisted colonoscopy procedures (e.g., double balloon, pathfinder)
- ERCP in native papilla
- Cholangioscopy procedures
- Therapeutic EUS procedures such as FNA/FNB or stent placement
- Planned mucosal resection of polyps larger than 20 mm
- Inpatient procedures
- Aborted procedures without completion of endoscopy treatment phase or biopsy acquisition
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - From the start until the end of an endoscopic procedure
Participants undergo endoscopic procedures either with or without the virtual reality headset to assess ergonomic impact and musculoskeletal injury risk.
1 procedure visit
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Cleveland Clinic Weston
Weston, Florida, United States, 33331
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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