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NCT Number: NCT07493863

Feasibility and Ergonomic Impact of A Virtual Reality Headset in Endoscopic Procedures

The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of using a virtual reality headset (VRH) during endoscopy and its impact on the endoscopist ergonomics. We will use the Apple Vision Pro during approximately 140 endoscopic procedures during which ergonomics will be assessed.

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Key information

Conditions

Ergonomics Endoscopy Virtual Reality Virtual Reality Headset

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Cleveland Clinic Weston

Weston, Florida, 33331, United States

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Tilak Shah, MD

CONTACT

[email protected]

877.463.2010

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Endoscopist: endoscopist at Cleveland Clinic Weston who consent to participate in the study and are performing either colonoscopy, EUS, or ERCP.
  • Patient: patient undergoing colonoscopy, EUS, or ERCP

Exclusion criteria

  • Exclude the following procedures: Device-assisted colonoscopy (e.g.- double balloon, pathfinder, etc)
  • ERCP in native papilla
  • Cholangioscopy
  • Therapeutic EUS procedures (FNA/FNB, Stent Placement)
  • Planned Mucosal Resection of Polyps > 20 mm
  • Inpatient procedures
  • Aborted procedures

Treatment and study plan

Virtual Reality Headset

Device

Use of the virtual reality headset during endoscopic procedures.

MYSELF checklist

Other

A preprocedural timeout to improve ergonomics.

Primary outcomes

  1. Risk Reduction of endoscopy related musculoskeletal injury by VRH as assessed by rapid entire body assessment (REBA) score.

    Time frame: From the start until the end of an endoscopic procedure.

    The REBA score is an ergonomic assessment tool used to identify potential risks of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace by evaluating posture and movements. The score ranges from 0-15 with 0 being the lowest risk and 15 being the highest risk. A two point decrease pre-intervention will be considered significant.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Endoscopist experience with VRH assess via subjective survey scored on a 5-point Likert scale.

    Time frame: From the start until the end of an endoscopic procedure.

    The survey includes six questions on ergonomics, technical feasibility, visual clarity, workflow, mental demands, and overall experience. Each question is scored 1-5 with the higher score being outcome.

  2. Risk reduction of endoscopic related musculoskeletal injury in specific subgroups (colonoscopy, EUS, ERCP) by VRH as assessed by rapid entire body assessment (REBA) score.

    Time frame: From the start until the end of an endoscopic procedure.

    The REBA score is an ergonomic assessment tool used to identify potential risks of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace by evaluating posture and movements. The score ranges from 0-15 with 0 being the lowest risk and 15 being the highest risk. A two point decrease pre-intervention will be considered significant.

  3. risk reduction of endoscopy related musculoskeletal injury due to pre-procedural checklist as assessed by rapid entire body assessment (REBA) score.

    Time frame: From the start until the end of an endoscopic procedure.

    The REBA score is an ergonomic assessment tool used to identify potential risks of musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace by evaluating posture and movements. The score ranges from 0-15 with 0 being the lowest risk and 15 being the highest risk. A two point decrease pre-intervention will be considered significant.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The Cleveland Clinic

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Mar 25, 2026
Registry last updated
Mar 25, 2026

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