AI-assisted anatomical visualization to reduce anxiety and fear of movement before knee replacement

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial compares three preoperative education strategies for adults undergoing elective total knee arthroplasty: standard clinical education, video-supported education, and AI-assisted anatomical visualization training. The AI arm uses interactive AI-generated models to illustrate knee anatomy, prosthesis placement, and expected recovery to reduce anxiety and kinesiophobia. Primary outcomes are postoperative anxiety and fear of movement, measured at baseline and after surgery; secondary outcomes include satisfaction with education and adherence to rehab exercises. The study is conducted at Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital and led by Munzur University, enrolling participants aged 55 and older who speak Turkish and have no prior knee arthroplasty on the study knee.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 55 years and older
* Patients scheduled for elective total knee arthroplasty due to knee osteoarthritis
* Able to understand and communicate in Turkish
* Willing to participate in the study and provide written informed consent
* No prior total knee arthroplasty on the study knee
* Cognitively able to complete questionnaires and follow study procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients scheduled for revision total knee arthroplasty
* Patients with active infection
* Presence of severe neurological or psychiatric disease (conditions that would prevent reliable application of scales)
* Severe visual or hearing loss
* Diagnosed dementia or cognitive impairment
* Individuals who refused to participate in the study

Where it's running

• Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital
  Elâzığ, Ulukent, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Nilgun SOYLEMEZ, PhD
• Email: nilgunsoylemez@munzur.edu.tr
• Phone: +905439790424

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.