Virtual Reality for Non-cardiac Chest Pain

Description

The purpose of this study is to determine if virtual reality (VR) will improve symptoms in non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP).

Conditions

Gastrointestinal Diseases, Chest Pain

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Study Details

Study overview

The purpose of this study is to determine if virtual reality (VR) will improve symptoms in non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP).

A Feasibility Study of Virtual Reality for the Treatment of Non-cardiac Chest Pain

Virtual Reality for Non-cardiac Chest Pain

Condition
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Jacksonville

Mayo Clinic Florida, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32224

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Symptoms of non-cardiac chest pain (recurrent anginal-like or atypical chest pain)
  • * Negative prior cardiac evaluation (at a minimum, including electrocardiogram)
  • * Prior esophagogastroduodenoscopy and/or barium esophagram to rule out severe esophagitis, stricture, or motility abnormality
  • * Initiation of a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) within 8 weeks
  • * Major concomitant illness
  • * Current drug or alcohol use that that would interfere with adherence to study requirements
  • * Symptoms of vertigo or dizziness that would limit tolerability of the VR headset

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Mayo Clinic,

Andree Koop, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Mayo Clinic

Study Record Dates

2025-01