VR After Hip Replacement: See if Virtual Reality Helps Pain and Comfort

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 interventional study uses a cognitive VR intervention in adults undergoing elective total hip replacement to see if VR can reduce postoperative pain and anxiety and improve comfort. Participants must be 18 or older, have adequate cognitive function, and have a pain score of 4 or higher pre-procedure. The trial compares a VR-based distraction approach as an additional non-pharmacological option alongside standard care. Outcomes focus on pain, anxiety, and comfort during the postoperative period. The study is led by Adiyaman University with Malatya Turgut Özal University as a collaborating site.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients scheduled for elective surgery who agree to participate in the study,
* Individuals 18 years of age or older,
* Those with adequate cognitive function,
* Those who have not previously undergone total hip replacement surgery,
* Those who volunteer to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form,
* Patients with a pain score (on a scale of 1 to 10) of 4 or higher were included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Individuals under the age of 18,
* Those previously diagnosed with a chronic pain syndrome (other than hip osteoarthritis),
* Individuals with impaired cognitive function (severe psychiatric disorders),
* Individuals who have previously undergone total hip replacement surgery,
* Individuals with severe hearing or visual impairments,
* Individuals with a history of opioid dependence,
* Patients with a pain score (on a scale of 1 to 10) of 4 or lower were excluded from the study.

Where it's running

• Malatya Turgut Özal University
  Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: OĞUZHAN ÇAĞLAR, MSc Std — Adiyaman University
• Study coordinator: OĞUZHAN ÇAĞLAR, MSc Std
• Email: ocaglar@adiyaman.edu.tr
• Phone: 5423455495

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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.