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Official title Oral Surgery Virtual Reality Glasses Study
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06723158
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The goal of this randomized trial is to investigate if using virtual reality (VR) glasses for patients who require non-emergent oral surgery procedures under intravenous (IV) sedation improves their overall experience compared to using standard of care safety glasses. This study has two primary objectives.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 16 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Patients requiring IV sedation for oral surgery procedure
- Patients able to understand the use of virtual reality glasses and provide informed consent/assent
- Patients classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I or II
- No reported substance use within the previous 24 hours
- No reported excessive alcohol consumption
You likely can't join if
- Patient with hearing aids or severe hearing impairment
- Patient with blindness or significant visual impairment that is not corrected by contact lenses
- Patients with cognitive impairments determined and assessed by the researchers
- Pregnant women or women who could be pregnant based on self reporting
- Patients unable to tolerate virtual reality glasses due to motion sickness or other issues
- Patients with history of seizures or epilepsy per self report
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients requiring IV sedation for oral surgery procedure
- Patients able to understand the use of virtual reality glasses and provide informed consent/assent
- Patients classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I or II
- No reported substance use within the previous 24 hours
- No reported excessive alcohol consumption
- Willingness to wear eye protection
- Willingness to use certified interpreters if required
- A legal guardian must accompany minors
- Patient with hearing aids or severe hearing impairment
- Patient with blindness or significant visual impairment that is not corrected by contact lenses
- Patients with cognitive impairments determined and assessed by the researchers
- Pregnant women or women who could be pregnant based on self reporting
- Patients unable to tolerate virtual reality glasses due to motion sickness or other issues
- Patients with history of seizures or epilepsy per self report
- Patients who cannot tolerate VR glasses due to discomfort or a medical emergency that arises during the procedure
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 16 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.