Clinical Trial

Distraction Techniques for Postoperative Pain After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of three distraction techniques-virtual reality (VR) headset, squishy (squeeze toy), and poetry reading-on postoperative pain control in adults undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Participants are randomized into four parallel groups (three intervention arms and one usual care control). Pain intensity is assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), with primary assessment at 24 hours after surgery.
Protocol Amendment History 1 amendment
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended once since 2026-01-22.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07375472
Lead Sponsor Izmir Tinaztepe University
Conditions Total Knee Arthroplasty, Postoperative Pain
Enrollment 140 participants
Start Date 2025-01-14
Primary Completion 2026-01-10 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-01-10 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-01-30