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

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Conditions studied: Upper Gastrointestinal Disorders

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07745959

Run by

Ardahan University

People needed

52

Starts

2026-08-30

Expected to finish

2027-03-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-08-04

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Atatürk University Research Hospital — Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)

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