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VR Effects After Hip Replacement Surgery Pain

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 99 YearsAllAdiyaman University
NCT07689461 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA), a procedure performed to enhance the quality of life, is accompanied by postoperative challenges such as pain and anxiety that adversely affect patient comfort. Inadequate management of these complications can prolong the length of hospital stay, delay recovery, lead to functional impairments, and elevate the risk of chronic pain development. Conventional pharmacological interventions employed for management are limited due to their potential for adverse effects and dependency. Virtual reality (VR) is a non-pharmacological distraction technique utilized in the healthcare sector, leveraging advanced technology to maximize patient comfort by alleviating pain and minimizing anxiety. A review of the literature reveals that while the use of VR has positive effects on pain and anxiety, there is a notable scarcity of high-quality randomized controlled trials concu

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled for elective surgery who agree to participate in the study, * Individuals 18 years of age or older, * Those with adequate cognitive function, * Those who have not previously undergone total hip replacement surgery, * Those who volunteer to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form, * Patients with a pain score (on a scale of 1 to 10) of 4 or higher were included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals under the age of 18, * Those previously diagnosed with a chronic pain syndrome (other than hip osteoarthritis), * Individuals with impaired cognitive function (severe psychiatric disorders), * Individuals who have previously undergone total hip replacement surgery, * Individuals with severe hearing or visual impairments, * Individuals with a history of opioid dependence, * Patients with a pain score (on a scale of 1 to 10) of 4 or lower were excluded from the study.
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What it tests

  • cognitive intervention
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Where

1 site
Malatya Turgut Özal University
Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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