VR goggles may beat standard relaxation for Post-Surgery pain

NCT ID NCT07354542

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Bartın Unıversity Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether using virtual reality for relaxation exercises can reduce pain and improve sleep better than traditional relaxation methods in people recovering from hip or knee replacement surgery. About 82 adults who speak Turkish and have no mental or sleep disorders will participate. Both groups will do relaxation exercises, but one group will use VR goggles to enhance the experience.

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-based relaxation exercises
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease pain and improve sleep after joint replacement surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 82 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or no better than traditional relaxation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia osteoarthritis osteoarthritis, hip osteoarthritis, knee Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) OF THE HIP OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) OF THE KNEE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bartın State Hospital
RECRUITING

Bartın, Center, 74100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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