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Exercises for Early Mobilization of Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery With Virtual Reality Application

Turkey (Türkiye)150 participantsStarted 2025-12-01

Plain-language summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) applications in promoting early mobilization exercises for patients undergoing open-heart surgery. Virtual reality is a non-invasive, easily accessible, and innovative method increasingly used in healthcare settings, including rehabilitation and exercise interventions. Evidence from the literature highlights VR's potential to reduce anxiety, and improve recovery in various patient groups. Despite its extensive applications, there is limited research on the impact of VR in the early postoperative care of cardiac surgery patients. This study addresses this gap by investigating the role of VR-based exercises in improving physical activity and rehabilitation outcomes during the critical early recovery period after surgery. Participants will engage in a VR-supported rehabilitation program during their hospital stay. The study will assess the effects of VR exercises on early mobilization, and overall recovery. The results aim to contribute to the growing field of digital health and provide evidence for integrating VR into postoperative care to enhance the quality of nursing care and patient outcomes.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Those who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study and written consent was obtained, * 18 years and over, * Literate, * Understand and speak Turkish language, * No sensory problem (auditory, visual) * Person, place and time oriented, * No cognitive problems in expressing themselves, * Does not have any physical limitation (disability), * Patients undergoing planned open heart surgery for the first time Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with neurological problems (stroke, etc.), * Patients who develop complications related to surgery in the clinic (delirium, arterial fibrillation, sternal angulation, etc.), * History of cerebrovascular events, * Patients with a Glasgow scale \<15, * Patients with complaints of vertigo, dizziness, etc. * Patients with impaired hemodynamics when wearing glasses * Deterioration of the general condition of the patient * Patient abandonment of the study * Death of the patient * Patients who develop nausea and vomiting while wearing virtual reality glasses

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Measure: Changes in mobility levels

Timeframe: 1 DAY

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06918600

SponsorIstanbul University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-20

Contact for this trial

yakup akyüz akyüz, research assistant

+905453355654 yakup.akyuz@istanbul.edu.tr

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