Effects of Different Relaxation Therapies on Pain and Sleep in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorBartın Unıversity
About this trial
Hip and knee replacement surgery is commonly performed in older adults. After surgery, many patients experience pain, limited movement, and sleep problems. These difficulties can make daily activities such as walking or climbing stairs more challenging and may reduce quality of life during recovery.
Relaxation exercises are often used to help reduce pain and improve sleep after surgery. Virtual reality (VR) is a technology that provides a multisensory experience and may help people relax by shifting their attention away from pain and discomfort.
This study is designed to compare two different relaxation approaches used after hip and knee replacement surgery. One group of patients will perform relaxation exercises using virtual reality, while another group will perform traditional relaxation exercises. The study will examine pain levels and sleep quality in both groups.
The results of this study may help to better understand whether virtual reality-based relaxation can be used as an alternative or supportive method for managing pain and sleep problems after joint replacement surgery.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Those who volunteered to participate in the research,
18 years and older,
No diagnosed mental or sleep problems, epilepsy, or depression,
No vision, hearing, or speech problems,
Disqualifiers
Having a problem that prevents communication,
Being admitted to the ward where the surgery and study were performed at another center,
Nausea and vomiting may occur during the procedure.
Wanting to withdraw from the research,
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Virtual Reality-Based Relaxation
BehavioralRelaxation exercises delivered through virtual reality technology during the postoperative period following hip and knee replacement surgery.
Traditional Relaxation Therapy
BehavioralStandard relaxation exercises performed without virtual reality during the postoperative period following hip and knee replacement surgery.
Treatment groups
82 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Virtual Reality-Based Relaxation GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Traditional Relaxation Therapy GroupActive comparator 1 intervention
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Postoperative Pain Intensity
Pain intensity will be assessed using Numerical Rating Scale (0-10 points) in patients undergoing hip and knee replacement surgery. 0 represents no pain and 10 represents the most severe pain.
Time frame
Postoperative three days periodSecondary outcomes
1
Sleep Quality
Sleep quality will be evaluated using Richards Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (0-100 points) during the postoperative period.The scale uses a score range of "0-25" to indicate very poor sleep and a score range of "76-100" to indicate very good sleep. The total score is evaluated based on 5 items; item 6, which assesses the noise level in the environment, is excluded from the total score evaluation. As the score obtained from the questionnaire increases, it is interpreted that the patients' sleep quality has improved.
Time frame
Postoperative three days periodSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov