Exercises for Early Mobilization of Patients Undergoing Open Heart Surgery With Virtual Reality Application

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) applications in promoting early mobilization exercises for patients undergoing open-heart surgery. Virtual reality is a non-invasive, easily accessible, and innovative method increasingly used in healthcare settings, including rehabilitation and exercise interventions. Evidence from the literature highlights VR's potential to reduce anxiety, and improve recovery in various patient groups. Despite its extensive applications, there is limited research on the impact of VR in the early postoperative care of cardiac surgery patients. This study addresses this gap by investigating the role of VR-based exercises in improving physical activity and rehabilitation outcomes during the critical early recovery period after surgery. Participants will engage in a VR-supported rehabilitation program during their hospital stay. The study will assess the effects of VR exercises on early mobilization, and overall recovery. The results aim to contribute to the growing field of digital health and provide evidence for integrating VR into postoperative care to enhance the quality of nursing care and patient outcomes.

NCT Number	NCT06918600
Lead Sponsor	Istanbul University
Conditions	Early Mobilization, Open-heart Surgery, Virtual Reality
Enrollment	150 participants
Start Date	2025-12-01
Primary Completion	2026-01-20 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-06-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-04-09