Simulation-Based Preoperative Education in Total Knee Arthroplasty (NCT07310303) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Simulation-Based Preoperative Education in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Turkey (Türkiye)48 participantsStarted 2025-01-15
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of simulation-based preoperative education on surgical fear and kinesiophobia in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Eligible patients are randomly assigned to either a simulation-based education group or a standard verbal education (control) group. Surgical fear, kinesiophobia, and postoperative pain are assessed using validated measurement tools. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to evidence-based nursing practices by informing the development of effective preoperative education strategies to improve postoperative recovery 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:
* Aged 18 years and older
* Scheduled for primary total knee arthroplasty
* Able to communicate and cooperate
* Able to speak and understand Turkish
* No diagnosed major psychiatric disorder
* No diagnosed neurological disorder
* Willing to participate and able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Revision total knee arthroplasty
* Bilateral total knee arthroplasty
* Total knee arthroplasty performed due to trauma
* Presence of neurological, traumatic, or systemic conditions that may limit mobility
* Development of postoperative surgical or prosthesis-related complications
* Development of any condition preventing postoperative mobilization
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.
1This trial studied simulation-based education before total knee replacement surgery to address surgical fear and kinesiophobia — if I'm feeling anxious or afraid to move after my surgery, could a similar preoperative education program help me, and is anything like that available here?
2The trial is completed but I don't see published results yet — can you help me find out what they found about whether simulation-based preparation actually reduced surgical fear compared to standard preparation?
3Since kinesiophobia, or fear of movement, was one of the specific concerns this trial looked at, how do you currently help patients like me who are worried about pain or re-injury when doing physical therapy after a knee replacement?
4This was a non-drug, educational intervention rather than a medication or surgical technique — does that mean there's little to no added physical risk from the approach they studied, and could I safely combine it with my regular care?
5If this trial's results show that simulation-based preoperative education is helpful, is that something you or your team would consider incorporating into how you prepare patients for total knee arthroplasty?
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
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Surgical Fear
Timeframe: Preoperative period (one day before surgery)