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Effects of Different Relaxation Therapies on Pain and Sleep in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients
Led by Bartın Unıversity · Updated on 2026-01-23
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
65 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Different Relaxation Therapies on Pain and Sleep in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Volunteers willing to participate in the research
- Age 18 years or older
- No diagnosed mental or sleep problems, epilepsy, or depression
- No vision, hearing, or speech problems
- Speak Turkish
- Scheduled for knee or hip replacement surgery
- No active nausea or vomiting before virtual reality use
- Reports pain according to the Numerical Rating Scale
- Receiving analgesia treatment as per clinical protocol
- Own a mobile phone or tablet that can play videos and access the internet
- Have not previously practiced breathing exercises
You will not qualify if you...
- Have communication problems
- Admitted to a different center's ward where the surgery and study are performed
- Develop complications after knee or hip replacement surgery
- Experience nausea or vomiting during the procedure
- Want to withdraw from the research
- Have chronic pain
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Bartın State Hospital
Bartın, Center, Turkey (Türkiye), 74100
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Research Team
M
Meltem Soydan, Nurse
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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