Guided imagery for anxiety and pain after joint replacement
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether guided imagery, a relaxation technique that uses calming mental images, can help reduce anxiety, pain, and the need for pain medication after hip or knee replacement surgery. It may be a good fit if you are having a joint replacement and can follow simple instructions in Turkish.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having or recently had a hip or knee replacement on one side only.
- You can understand and speak Turkish and do not have severe memory or thinking problems.
- You do not have hearing or vision problems that would prevent you from following guided imagery.
- You do not have any other condition causing pain or anxiety (like an infection or injury).
- You do not take strong painkillers or sedatives regularly, and do not have chronic pain or a psychiatric diagnosis.
- You are willing to participate and follow the same pain medication plan after surgery.
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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