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ArticleEndoscopy international open2025

Impact of virtual reality distraction during colonoscopy vs intravenous deep sedation: Results of a single-center randomized controlled trial.

Anastasia Pavlidi, Lotfi Triki, Julien Mortier, Jacques Deviere, Arnaud Lemmers, Vincent Huberty, Patrice Forget, Mark Hannen, Caroline Quolin, Turgay Tuna and 2 more

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Article in Endoscopy international open, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors.

Anastasia PavlidiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Digestive Oncology and Hepatopancreatology, HUB Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Lotfi TrikiDepartment of Gastroenterology, Digestive Oncology and Hepatopancreatology, HUB Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Julien MortierDepartment of Anesthesiology, HUB Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Jacques DeviereDepartment of Gastroenterology, Digestive Oncology and Hepatopancreatology, HUB Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0003-1889-1924
Arnaud LemmersDepartment of Gastroenterology, Digestive Oncology and Hepatopancreatology, HUB Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-6256-0167
Vincent HubertyDepartment of Gastroenterology, Digestive Oncology and Hepatopancreatology, HUB Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0003-1995-574X
Patrice ForgetAnaesthesia, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Department of Anaesthesia, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, Aberdeen, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Mark HannenAnaesthesia, Institute of Applied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen, Department of Anaesthesia, NHS Grampian, Aberdeen, United Kingdom, Aberdeen, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Caroline QuolinEuropean Organisation for Research and Treatment in Cancer (EORTC), Brussels, Belgium.
Turgay TunaDepartment of Anesthesiology, HUB Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Daniel BleroGastroenterology, CHR Namur, Brussels, Belgium.
Marianna ArvanitakisDepartment of Gastroenterology, Digestive Oncology and Hepatopancreatology, HUB Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-7112-4383

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and study aims: Colonoscopy is associated with discomfort that requires intravenous sedation (IVS). The aim of this randomized controlled trial (RCT) was to explore the feasibility of virtual reality distraction (VRD) for colonoscopy using two primary endpoints: cecal intubation rate and the rate of rescue with IVS. Patients and methods: Patients scheduled for elective colonoscopy with IVS were randomized in a 2:1 ratio in favor of VRD, with rescue IVS by propofol if needed. VRD involved use of a device providing a visual and auditive experience similar to clinical hypnosis. Results: Ninety patients were included (VRD:60, IVS: 30). Cecal intubation rate was similar in both groups (92.8% for VRD vs 100% for IVS, Conclusions: This RCT provides preliminary data to better understand the feasibility of VRD for colonoscopy. We have not identified differences in procedure outcomes compared with conventional IVS, but nevertheless, higher pain and lower comfort scores were reported.

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CRC screeningEndoscopy Lower GI TractPerformance and complicationsQuality and logistical aspectsSedation and monitoring

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