Active — Not RecruitingNot Applicable

Virtual Reality Therapy and Non-Sleep Deep Rest Relaxation After Joint Arthroplasty

Poland90 participantsStarted 2025-11-21

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Virtual Reality therapy (VR therapy), Non-Sleep Deep Rest relaxation (NSDR relaxation) each delivered as an adjunct to standard postoperative rehabilitation, in older adults following hip or knee arthroplasty, focusing on reducing psychological stress and improving functional recovery.

Who can participate

Age range60 Years – 85 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 60 years and above who have recently (within the past 3 months) undergone knee or hip joint arthroplasty surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Hearing impairment preventing the use of audio recordings; * Cognitive impairment precluding independent completion of study questionnaires; * History of disorders of consciousness, psychotic symptoms, bipolar disorder, or other severe psychiatric disorders; * Current use of psychoactive medications; * Ongoing psychiatric treatment or participation in individual psychological therapy; * Functional status precluding independent ambulation (e.g., wheelchair-bound or bedridden; use of orthopedic aids such as crutches or a walker is permitted); * Withdrawal of consent or refusal to participate at any stage of the study.

What they're measuring

Change from Baseline in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Score at 4 Weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Change from Baseline in Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) Score at 4 Weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Change from Baseline in Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) Score at 4 Weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Change from Baseline in Perception of Stress Questionnaire (PSQ) Score at 4 Weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07386561

SponsorWroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-15

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range60 Years – 85 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Change from Baseline in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) Score at 4 Weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Change from Baseline in Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) Score at 4 Weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Change from Baseline in Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (GSES) Score at 4 Weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks

Change from Baseline in Perception of Stress Questionnaire (PSQ) Score at 4 Weeks

Timeframe: Baseline and 4 weeks