Can a virtual escape ease the pain of knee surgery?
NCT ID NCT07758361
First seen Aug 11, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This trial tests whether wearing virtual reality goggles that show relaxing nature scenes can reduce pain, anxiety, and sleep problems in people recovering from total knee replacement surgery. Half of the participants will receive standard care plus the virtual reality sessions, while the other half receives standard care alone. The study measures pain, anxiety, and sleep quality before and after surgery to see if this distraction-based approach makes a difference.
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 goggles showing relaxing nature videos
- What this could lead to
- If effective, virtual reality could become a drug-free way to improve recovery after knee replacement surgery, reducing reliance on painkillers and easing anxiety and sleep issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and the benefits may be modest or not apply to everyone. Virtual reality may cause discomfort or dizziness in some users, and it is not a substitute for standard medical care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istinye University
Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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