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Effects of Virtual Reality After Liver Transplantation
Sponsor: Malatya Turgut Ozal University
Summary
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of a virtual reality intervention on pain, fatigue and vital signs in patients during the early postoperative period after liver transplantation. Postoperative symptoms such as pain and fatigue may negatively affect recovery and patient comfort. Virtual reality has emerged as a non-pharmacological method that may help reduce these symptoms by providing distraction and relaxation. A total of 84 patients were randomly assigned to an experimental group or a control group. The experimental group received a 20-minute virtual reality session, while the control group received standard care. Pain, fatigue and vital signs were measured before and after the intervention. This study aims to determine whether virtual reality can improve patient comfort and physiological stability and support recovery after liver transplantation.
Official title: Effects of Virtual Reality on Pain, Fatigue and Vital Signs After Liver Transplantation A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
84
Start Date
2025-05-01
Completion Date
2026-01-31
Last Updated
2026-05-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Virtual Reality Intervention
A 20 minute immersive virtual reality session was administered using a headmounted display during the early postoperative period following liver transplantation.
Standard Care
Participants received routine postoperative care without any additional intervention
Locations (1)
Inonu University Liver Transplantation Institute
Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)