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Virtual reality goggles could replace painkillers during knee rehab

NCT ID NCT07177573

Symptom relief Sponsor: Celal Bayar University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether using virtual reality goggles during knee exercises after total knee replacement can reduce pain, anxiety, and improve comfort. About 102 adults who had their first knee replacement will be randomly assigned to either use VR or not during their rehab session. Researchers will measure pain, anxiety, and comfort levels to see if VR makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
virtual reality
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and anxiety during knee rehabilitation after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. It also only applies to people without certain health conditions like vertigo or high blood pressure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 102 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: First-time total knee arthroplasty Postoperative day 2 Mobilized before CPM application Adequate vision and hearing to use the virtual reality device Oriented to person, place, and time No cognitive, sensory, or verbal communication impairments No history of vertigo No hypertension Not using sedative, anxiolytic, or similar medications Willing to voluntarily participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Any diagnosed psychiatric disorder * History of vertigo * Hypertension * Using sedative, anxiolytic, or similar medications * Poor general condition * Unwillingness to participate

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Pain

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Total knee arthroplasty

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