Mind mapping-based education to help after 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 study tests whether adding mind-mapping-based education to routine perioperative care improves postoperative pain, kinesiophobia, and discharge readiness after total knee arthroplasty. Mind mapping uses a visual network of concepts to present information about surgery, recovery, pain management, and discharge steps. Participants are adults 18 or older who are literate in Turkish and able to participate, randomized to receive either usual care or mind-mapping education plus usual care. Outcomes focus on patient-reported pain, movement fear, and how prepared patients feel for discharge. The trial is conducted at Batman Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi with Inonu University as the lead sponsor.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Individuals aged 18 years or older
* Individuals who are literate in Turkish
* Individuals without speech or hearing impairments
* Individuals who are oriented to person, place, and time

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals with a neurological diagnosis (e.g., Alzheimer's disease) or a psychiatric diagnosis (e.g., schizophrenia) that may affect cognitive function
* Individuals who are not literate in Turkish
* Individuals undergoing bilateral total knee arthroplasty
* Individuals with a history of previous orthopedic surgery

Where it's running

• Batman Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
  Batman, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Runida Doğan
• Email: runida.dogan@inonu.edu.tr
• Phone: +90 422 377 3825

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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.