Using virtual reality to treat functional dyspepsia symptoms

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of virtual reality as a treatment for gastrointestinal symptoms associated with functional dyspepsia. Participants will be assessed for their symptoms based on the Rome IV criteria and must have undergone an upper endoscopy and H. pylori testing prior to inclusion. The intervention involves utilizing virtual reality technology to potentially alleviate dyspeptic symptoms. The study aims to provide a novel approach to managing a common gastrointestinal condition.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Symptoms of dyspepsia thought to represent functional dyspepsia, meeting Rome IV criteria
* Had an upper endoscopy and assessment for Helicobacter pylori; if a patient is found to have H. pylori, treatment with confirmed eradication (by stool antigen test or urea breath test) will be required before the patient is eligible for study inclusion.
* Patients will be considered for the study if they have undergone a complete history and physical examination during a previously scheduled consultation/evaluation visit with a gastroenterologist in the Mayo Clinic Florida General GI or Motility clinic.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Symptoms are thought to represent an organic disorder (e.g., peptic ulcer disease, hepatitis, pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, type I diabetes, a known malignancy, radiation-induced injury, an active infection, vasculitis, celiac disease), or patients have known uncontrolled GERD, esophagitis, eosinophilic esophagitis, or untreated H. pylori.
* Patients with gastroparesis or cyclic vomiting syndrome.
* Patients with prior surgery to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum.
* Patients taking opioids.
* Patients with motion sickness, vertigo, or a seizure disorder
* IBS symptoms are not predominant.

Where it's running

• Mayo Clinic in Florida
  Jacksonville, Florida, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: David Cangemi — Mayo Clinic

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.