Virtual reality exercises after open heart surgery
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) glasses during gentle exercises after open heart surgery can help you recover and get moving sooner. You will be asked to do simple movements while wearing VR glasses that show a relaxing or motivating scene.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You can read and understand Turkish.
- You are having open heart surgery for the first time and it is planned (not an emergency).
- You have no problems with hearing, vision, or balance.
- You are alert and able to communicate clearly.
- You do not have any physical disability that would prevent you from moving.
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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