Virtual reality eases anxiety before knee surgery, study finds

NCT ID NCT06792123

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether using virtual reality before or during total knee replacement surgery could help lower anxiety and improve recovery quality. 120 adults who had the surgery participated. The results showed that VR may be a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer and recover better.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ondokuz Mayıs Unıversity

    Samsun, Atakum, Turkey (Türkiye)