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

NCT ID NCT06933732

Symptom relief Sponsor: Aykut Turgut Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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.

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 64 people

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Expected to start

Dec 2025

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Expected to finish

Mar 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with an ASA score of 1, 2, or 3 * Elective unilateral total knee replacement surgery was planned, * Patients who are able to read and write in Turkish Exclusion Criteria: * Using \>30 mg of oral oxycodone or equivalent daily * Long-term opioid use (\>12 weeks) * Substance use disorder * Scheduled for emergency surgery * Scheduled for revision surgery * Requiring postoperative intensive care * Patients with visual or hearing impairments * Individuals experiencing motion-related nausea or dizziness * History of stroke or dementia * Pregnant or breastfeeding women * Patients with a history of epilepsy or seizures

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

agnosia anxiety disorder Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety, preoperative Knee replacement Knee replacement surgery Pain management Postoperative pain, acute Virtual reality

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aibu Izzet Baysal Training and Research Hospital

    Bolu, 14280, Turkey (Türkiye)

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