Virtual reality headsets tested to calm nerves and ease pain after knee surgery

NCT ID NCT06933732

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Aykut Turgut Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset can reduce anxiety before total knee replacement surgery and lessen pain afterward. 64 patients will watch educational videos about the operating room before surgery and relaxing nature videos after surgery. The goal is to see if VR can improve emotional and physical recovery without medication.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Virtual reality headset with educational and nature videos
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease anxiety before surgery and manage pain afterward for knee replacement patients.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 64 participants. The effect may be small or not last long, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia anxiety disorder Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY PREOPERATIVE KNEE REPLACEMENT KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY PAIN MANAGEMENT POSTOPERATIVE PAIN, ACUTE VIRTUAL REALITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Aibu Izzet Baysal Training and Research Hospital

Bolu, 14280, Turkey (Türkiye)

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