Virtual reality for knee replacement recovery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if using virtual reality (a headset that shows 3D images) during recovery from total knee replacement surgery can improve how you feel and your satisfaction. It may help reduce pain and anxiety.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a planned (not emergency) first-time total knee replacement on one knee.
- You are able to read and write in Turkish.
- Your health status (ASA score) is rated as 1, 2, or 3 (generally healthy to having a stable medical condition).
- You are not using more than 30 mg of oral oxycodone or a similar strong painkiller daily, and have not used them for more than 12 weeks.
- You do not have a history of stroke, dementia, epilepsy, or seizures, and are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You do not have vision or hearing problems, and do not often get motion sickness or dizziness.
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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