ErgonomicsNCT07493863
Feasibility and Ergonomic Impact of A Virtual Reality Headset in Endoscopic Procedures
A study testing Virtual reality headset and MYSELF checklist in people with Ergonomics and Virtual Reality Headset, run by The Cleveland Clinic at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Ergonomics, Virtual Reality Headset, Virtual Reality
- What is being tested?
- Virtual reality headset and MYSELF checklist
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 140 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 10 Mar 2026to Dec 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 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
Who cannot join
- 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
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
United States1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Cleveland Clinic Weston
Weston, Florida, 33331
Tilak Shah, MD, 877.463.2010, SHAHT3@ccf.org
About this study
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.
- Conditions
- Ergonomics, Virtual Reality Headset, Virtual Reality, Endoscopy
- Being tested
- Virtual reality headset, MYSELF checklist
- Keywords
- ergonomics, virtual reality, virtual reality headset, endoscopy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Virtual reality headsetDevice
Use of the virtual reality headset during endoscopic procedures.
MYSELF checklistOther
A preprocedural timeout to improve ergonomics.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| NonVRH | Active comparator | Endoscopic procedure without virtual reality headset (VRH) Receives: Other: MYSELF checklist |
| VRH | Active comparator | Endoscopic procedure completed with virtual reality headset (VRH) Receives: Device: Virtual reality headset; Other: MYSELF checklist |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Risk Reduction of endoscopy related musculoskeletal injury by VRH as assessed by rapid entire body assessment (REBA) score.
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.
Measured: From the start until the end of an endoscopic procedure.
Secondary outcomes (3)
Endoscopist experience with VRH assess via subjective survey scored on a 5-point Likert scale.
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.
Measured: From the start until the end of an endoscopic procedure.
Risk reduction of endoscopic related musculoskeletal injury in specific subgroups (colonoscopy, EUS, ERCP) by VRH as assessed by rapid entire body assessment (REBA) score.
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.
Measured: From the start until the end of an endoscopic procedure.
risk reduction of endoscopy related musculoskeletal injury due to pre-procedural checklist as assessed by rapid entire body assessment (REBA) score.
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.
Measured: From the start until the end of an endoscopic procedure.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Mar 2026
- Study start10 Mar 2026
- Primary completionSep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionDec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for ErgonomicsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by The Cleveland ClinicThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 140 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Shah,Tilak, The Cleveland Clinic
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07493863
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 26-072
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 11 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 25 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 25 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Feasibility and Ergonomic Impact of A Virtual Reality Headset in Endoscopic Procedures
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07493863
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 26-072
- Conditions
- Ergonomics, Virtual Reality Headset, Virtual Reality, Endoscopy
- Keywords
- ergonomics, virtual reality, virtual reality headset, endoscopy
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 140 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- The Cleveland ClinicUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 25 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| NonVRH | Active comparator | Other: MYSELF checklistEndoscopic procedure without virtual reality headset (VRH) |
| VRH | Active comparator | Device: Virtual reality headset, Other: MYSELF checklistEndoscopic procedure completed with virtual reality headset (VRH) |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- 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
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- 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
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual reality headsetUse of the virtual reality headset during endoscopic procedures. | Device | VRH |
| MYSELF checklistA preprocedural timeout to improve ergonomics. | Other | NonVRH, VRH |
Primary outcome
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.
3 secondary outcomes
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.
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.
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.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 25 Mar 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Virtual reality headset and MYSELF checklist in people with Ergonomics and Virtual Reality Headset, run by The Cleveland Clinic at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 25 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Each site lists its own contact: choose the nearest one under Trial locations. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
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.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 25 Mar 2026.