An interventional study of Virtual Reality-Based Relaxation and Traditional Relaxation Therapy in Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Hip and Osteoarthritis (OA) of the Knee, sponsored by Bartın Unıversity. Recruiting at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years and older, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-01-23.
Sponsored by Bartın Unıversity · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
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.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Being admitted to the ward where the surgery and study were performed at another center,
. Complications develop after knee and hip replacement surgery,
Participants receive relaxation exercises delivered through virtual reality technology following hip and knee replacement surgery. The intervention is provided during the postoperative period in addition to standard care.
Behavioral: Virtual Reality-Based Relaxation
Participants receive traditional relaxation exercises without virtual reality following hip and knee replacement surgery. The intervention is provided during the postoperative period in addition to standard care.
Behavioral: Traditional Relaxation Therapy
Relaxation exercises delivered through virtual reality technology during the postoperative period following hip and knee replacement surgery.
Standard relaxation exercises performed without virtual reality during the postoperative period following hip and knee replacement surgery.
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 period
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 period
Plan to share: No
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