Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Fear of Falling, Pain, and Anxiety in Arthroplasty Pat… (NCT07098390) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation on Fear of Falling, Pain, and Anxiety in Arthroplasty Patients
Turkey (Türkiye)44 participantsStarted 2025-07-28
Plain-language summary
The study will be conducted using a parallel-group randomized controlled experimental design to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation exercises on postoperative fear of falling, pain, and anxiety levels in patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasty. The study group will consist of patients who have undergone total hip or knee arthroplasty in the Orthopedics and Traumatology Clinic of a university hospital.
Research data will be collected using the "Descriptive Information Form," the The Fear of Falling Scale, the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Patients will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups, and progressive muscle relaxation exercises will be applied to the patients in the intervention group.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • Patients aged 18 years or older,
* Undergoing primary and elective hip or knee arthroplasty,
* Admitted to the clinic one day before surgery,
* Having no other acute illness that could cause pain or anxiety,
* Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study,
* Able to communicate
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Diagnosed with any neurological or psychiatric disorder affecting cognitive status,
* Diagnosed with an anxiety disorder,
* Developing complications during the perioperative period,
* Undergoing active cancer treatment,
* Receiving chronic pain treatment
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
The Fear of Falling Scale
Timeframe: Baseline Twice a day on the first postoperative day
2
Numeric Rating Scale (NRS):
Timeframe: Baseline Pain assessment will begin at the 2nd hour after surgery. During the first 8 hours, pain intensity will be evaluated every 2 hours, and then every 4 hours thereafter.
3
State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI):
Timeframe: Baseline Twice a day on the first postoperative day