Audio books before knee replacement surgery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether listening to an audio book before your knee replacement surgery can help lower your blood pressure, calm your heart rate, and reduce anxiety. It's a simple, non-drug way to help you feel more relaxed before the operation.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 80 years old.
- You can understand and communicate in Turkish.
- You have no hearing problems.
- You are scheduled for a planned (elective) total knee replacement surgery.
- You agree to participate in the study.
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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