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Effects of Different Relaxation Therapies on Pain and Sleep in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients

No phase Interventional Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Hip Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Virtual Reality-Based Relaxation, Traditional Relaxation Therapy.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Hip, Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee. Basic parameters: from 18 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Turkey (Türkiye)
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Official title

Comparison of the Effects of Virtual Reality-based and Traditional Relaxation Therapy on Postoperative Pain and Sleep Quality in Patients Undergoing Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery

Overview

Hip and knee replacement surgery is commonly performed in older adults. After surgery, many patients experience pain, limited movement, and sleep problems. These difficulties can make daily activities such as walking or climbing stairs more challenging and may reduce quality of life during recovery. Relaxation exercises are often used to help reduce pain and improve sleep after surgery. Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that provides a multisensory experience and may help people relax by shifting their attention away from pain and discomfort. This study is designed to compare two different relaxation approaches used after hip and knee replacement surgery. One group of patients will perform relaxation exercises using virtual reality, while another group will perform traditional relaxation exercises. The study will examine pain levels and sleep quality in both groups. The results of this study may help to better understand whether virtual reality-based relaxation can be used as an alternative or supportive method for managing pain and sleep problems after joint replacement surgery.

Interventions

  • Behavioral Virtual Reality-Based Relaxation
    Relaxation exercises delivered through virtual reality technology during the postoperative period following hip and knee replacement surgery.
  • Behavioral Traditional Relaxation Therapy
    Standard relaxation exercises performed without virtual reality during the postoperative period following hip and knee replacement surgery.

Primary outcome measures

  • Postoperative Pain Intensity [Time frame: Postoperative three days period]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
  • Sleep Quality [Time frame: Postoperative three days period]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Those who volunteered to participate in the research,
  • 18 years and older,
  • No diagnosed mental or sleep problems, epilepsy, or depression,
  • No vision, hearing, or speech problems,
  • Those who speak Turkish,
  • Knee and hip replacement surgery ,
  • No active nausea or vomiting prior to the virtual reality application,
  • According to the Numerical Rating Scale, the patient reports pain.
  • Those receiving analgesia treatment according to clinical protocol,
  • Anyone who owns a mobile phone or tablet capable of playing videos, using any brand of internet provider,
  • Patients who had not previously practiced breathing exercises were included .

Exclusion criteria

  • Having a problem that prevents communication,
  • Being admitted to the ward where the surgery and study were performed at another center,

. Complications develop after knee and hip replacement surgery,

  • Nausea and vomiting may occur during the procedure.
  • Wanting to withdraw from the research,
  • Experiencing chronic pain.

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study design

Allocation
Randomized
Model
Parallel assignment
Masking
Double blind
Primary purpose
Supportive care

Study locations

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
  • Bartın State Hospital — Bartın

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07354542 · BartınU-SBF-MS-01

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗