Effectiveness of virtual reality in alleviating anxiety and pain during colonoscopy: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Colonoscopy is often associated with significant patient pain and anxiety. Virtual reality (VR) technology has been widely used to alleviate pain and anxiety in patients undergoing invasive surgeries. However, there is a lack of reliable evidence supporting its effectiveness in reducing pain and anxiety in patients undergoing colonoscopy. We aim to conduct a meta-analysis to investigate the effectiveness of VR in alleviating pain and anxiety in patients undergoing colonoscopy.

Methods and analysis

We will search PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science and the Cochrane Library from inception to August 2024 for randomised controlled trials evaluating VR interventions for patients undergoing colonoscopy, without language restrictions. Two reviewers will independently screen

SUBMITTER: Zhang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12421149 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature