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Active vs. Passive VR During Office-based ENT Procedures

Key facts

Who runs it
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Where
Los Angeles, United StatesSee the site
Trial code
Status
Not yet recruiting
People taking part
132 people, planned
Started
Sept 2026
Expected to end
Dec 2027
Type of study
Interventional, 2 groups
Treatments tested
  • Passive virtual reality headset or goggles
  • Active virtual reality headset or goggles
Record updated
17 August 2026

Who can take part

Age
18 years and older
Sex
Women and men
Healthy volunteers
Cannot take part

The registry criteria, word for word

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Who can take part

  • Individuals 18 years old and older are included
  • Individuals undergoing the following common office-based ENT procedures: turbinate reduction, nasal debridement, balloon sinuplasty, radiofrequency ablation (RhinAer/VivAer), nasal polypectomy, eustachian tube dilation, vocal fold injection, or subglottic steroid injection
  • Able to consent
  • English speaking

Who cannot take part

  • History of neurologic or seizure disorder, developmental delay, uncorrected visual impairment, motion sickness, vertigo, or inability to use a handheld controller
  • History of neurologic or seizure disorder, developmental delay, uncorrected visual impairment, motion sickness, or vertigo
  • Any records flagged "break the glass" or "research opt out."
  • Any records flagged "break the glass" or "research opt out."

Where in United States

  • Cedars Sinai Medical Offices East TowerLos Angeles, United StatesContact: Dennis M Tang, MDNot yet recruiting

About the trial

What the trial wants to find out

The purpose of this research is to evaluate whether active virtual reality reduces pain and anxiety more effectively than passive virtual reality during office-based ENT procedures. The main procedures include exposure to virtual reality (passive calming scenery or interactive puzzle game) via Paperplane Therapeutics software with VR headset or glasses during common in-office ENT procedures, participant self-report surveys (GAD-7, PHQ-9, PEG, VAS, SUDS, Likert, experience questions), and physician post-procedure survey. The study will enroll individuals 18 years or older who are scheduled to undergo common office-based ENT procedures (turbinate reduction, nasal debridement, balloon sinuplasty, radiofrequency ablation, nasal polypectomy, eustachian tube dilation, vocal fold injection, or subglottic steroid injection) at Cedars-Sinai.

The 2 groups in the trial

  • Passive virtual realityTreatment being tested

    passively watching calming scenery

    Treatment: Passive virtual reality headset or goggles

  • Active virtual realityTreatment being tested

    interactive game

    Treatment: Active virtual reality headset or goggles

Questions to ask the study team

  1. How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
  2. Are travel costs paid?
  3. Can I keep my own doctor?
  4. What happens if I want to stop?

Contact the study team: see the registry record → Contacts and Locations

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Data and sources

Registry record
Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Official title
Active vs. Passive Virtual Reality for Reducing Pain and Anxiety During Office-based ENT Procedures
Record updated
17 August 2026