Relaxation exercises to reduce pain after knee replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether progressive relaxation exercises (guided breathing/muscle relaxation) can lower pain after total knee replacement surgery. It may help if you have moderate-to-severe knee pain and can join daily video-based practice.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years or older
- Have gonarthrosis (knee osteoarthritis) and be scheduled for total knee replacement
- After surgery, have no postoperative complications and be pain level 4 or higher
- No diagnosed mental health disorder, and no diagnosed sleep problems
- Be able to communicate and understand Turkish, and be able to use an internet video on a smartphone or tablet
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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