Plain-English translation of NCT05973201 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether virtual reality can help patients feel calmer and more comfortable during a bronchial fibroscopy—a procedure where doctors use a thin camera to look inside your lungs. Half of the patients will wear a virtual reality headset during the procedure to be immersed in a calming virtual world, while the other half will have the procedure without the headset. The goal is to see if this technology reduces anxiety and pain during this common hospital procedure.
Bronchial fibroscopy can be anxiety-provoking and uncomfortable for patients, even with local anesthesia. Currently, doctors offer medications to help with discomfort on a case-by-case basis. Researchers believe that a non-drug approach like virtual reality could prevent anxiety before it starts and improve the overall patient experience without adding medication.
If you are selected for this study, you will be randomly assigned to either receive your lung scope procedure with a virtual reality headset or without it. If you are in the virtual reality group, you will put on a headset before the procedure begins that will transport you to a calming virtual environment while the doctor performs the procedure. The procedure itself takes place in your hospital bed in the critical care unit. After the procedure, researchers will assess your anxiety levels, pain, and overall comfort to compare the two groups.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jul 17, 2026 · Not medical advice
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