The Impact of Patient Education Delivered Through Virtual Reality (NCT07247903) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Impact of Patient Education Delivered Through Virtual Reality
70 participantsStarted 2026-01-12
Plain-language summary
Objective: A randomized controlled trial was designed to determine the effect of virtual reality-based education provided to patients undergoing knee arthroplasty on preoperative surgical fear, postoperative pain, and patient satisfaction.
Materials and Methods: The study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental study, with the group receiving animation-based patient education via virtual reality goggles serving as the experimental group and the group receiving routine patient education at the clinic serving as the control group. Research data will be collected using a patient characteristics form prepared by the researcher based on a literature review, a surgical fear scale, a visual analog scale, and a patient education satisfaction scale. Virtual reality glasses will be used as the application tool in the study.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Be 18 years of age or older,
* Agree to participate in volunteer work,
* Have no communication problems in terms of vision, hearing, and perception,
* Be able to read, speak, and understand Turkish,
* Have no fear of enclosed spaces.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty.
* Admission to the clinic on the day of surgery.
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.