Effect of Virtual Reality on Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction in Total Knee Replacement (NCT06933732) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Virtual Reality on Patient Outcomes and Satisfaction in Total Knee Replacement
Turkey (Türkiye)64 participantsStarted 2025-12-25
Plain-language summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) in managing preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain in patients undergoing total knee replacement. Investigators will assess the impact of preoperative VR training on anxiety levels, explore the effectiveness of relaxing and distracting VR videos for pain management after surgery, and determine the optimal timing for VR application by comparing different VR intervention times. Our goal is to identify how VR can improve both the emotional and physical recovery process for patients undergoing knee replacement surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with an ASA score of 1, 2, or 3
* Elective unilateral total knee replacement surgery was planned,
* Patients who are able to read and write in Turkish
Exclusion Criteria:
* Using \>30 mg of oral oxycodone or equivalent daily
* Long-term opioid use (\>12 weeks)
* Substance use disorder
* Scheduled for emergency surgery
* Scheduled for revision surgery
* Requiring postoperative intensive care
* Patients with visual or hearing impairments
* Individuals experiencing motion-related nausea or dizziness
* History of stroke or dementia
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women
* Patients with a history of epilepsy or seizures
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
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Change from Baseline in Postoperative Pain Intensity as Measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at 2, 4, and 6 Hours After Surgery in Patients Receiving Virtual Reality Interventions.
Timeframe: Baseline (before VR intervention) and assessments at 2, 4, and 6 hours after surgery, with a 15-Minute wait after VR video completion before each pain assessment