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Distraction Techniques for Postoperative Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Turkey (Türkiye)140 participantsStarted 2025-01-14

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of three distraction techniques-virtual reality (VR) headset, squishy (squeeze toy), and poetry reading-on postoperative pain control in adults undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Participants are randomized into four parallel groups (three intervention arms and one usual care control). Pain intensity is assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), with primary assessment at 24 hours after surgery.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Undergoing total knee arthroplasty * Hospitalized in the postoperative period at Osmaniye State Hospital * Able to communicate and complete pain assessment (Visual Analog Scale) * Provides written informed consent * Managed under the same postoperative analgesia protocol and operated by the same surgeon (as per study protocol) Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment or inability to provide valid pain assessment * Postoperative complications that may interfere with participation or pain assessment * Contraindication to the assigned distraction method (e.g., intolerance to wearing a VR headset, severe nausea/dizziness, claustrophobia) * Refusal or withdrawal of consent

What they're measuring

Pain Intensity (VAS)

Timeframe: 24 hours after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07375472

SponsorIzmir Tinaztepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-01-10

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