Simulation-Based Preoperative Education in Total Knee Arthroplasty

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of simulation-based preoperative education on surgical fear and kinesiophobia in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Eligible patients are randomly assigned to either a simulation-based education group or a standard verbal education (control) group. Surgical fear, kinesiophobia, and postoperative pain are assessed using validated measurement tools. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to evidence-based nursing practices by informing the development of effective preoperative education strategies to improve postoperative recovery outcomes.

NCT Number	NCT07310303
Lead Sponsor	Nermin Ocaktan
Conditions	Total Knee Arthroplasty, Surgical Fear and Worrying, Kinesiophobia
Enrollment	48 participants
Start Date	2025-01-15
Primary Completion	2026-01-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-02-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-12