Squishy toys and poetry take on knee surgery pain
NCT ID NCT07375472
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested three simple distraction methods—virtual reality headset, a squishy squeeze toy, and poetry reading—to see if they could help control pain after total knee replacement surgery. 140 adults were split into four groups, with three trying one of the distractions and one group receiving usual care. Pain levels were measured 24 hours after surgery using a standard pain scale.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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140 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Jan 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Undergoing total knee arthroplasty * Hospitalized in the postoperative period at Osmaniye State Hospital * Able to communicate and complete pain assessment (Visual Analog Scale) * Provides written informed consent * Managed under the same postoperative analgesia protocol and operated by the same surgeon (as per study protocol) Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment or inability to provide valid pain assessment * Postoperative complications that may interfere with participation or pain assessment * Contraindication to the assigned distraction method (e.g., intolerance to wearing a VR headset, severe nausea/dizziness, claustrophobia) * Refusal or withdrawal of consent
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Osmaniye State Hospital
Osmaniye, 80000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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