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Intraoperative VR for Older Patients Undergoing TKA
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Summary
The objective of this study is to investigate whether the use of virtual reality (VR) during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) can facilitate reductions in intraoperative sedative requirements while maintaining high levels of patient satisfaction as compared to both a music and sham VR + usual care control.
Official title: Intraoperative Virtual Reality for Older Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
60 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
131
Start Date
2022-04-11
Completion Date
2027-12-30
Last Updated
2025-06-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Virtual Reality Immersive Relaxation
The VR software developed allows patients to select from scenery such as mountains, the beach or from a selection of short videos, which are intended to promote relaxation.
Immersive Audio Experience
A study team member will play from a library of music or other audible content (audiobook, podcast) that was preselected by the patient.
Sham Virtual Reality Experience
Subjects will wear VR headsets and headphones but will not view any content or listen to any audible content.
Locations (1)
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States