Patients who fulfill the inclusion criteria and receive elective orthopedic surgery (total hip OR total knee replacement)
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention group can choose for an immersive guided relaxation VR experience or an interactive VR experience during the pre- and postoperative period.
Sponsors
None
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Written and orally given informed consent • 18 years and older • Proficient in Dutch • Indication for elective total hip or total knee replacement surgery under spinal anesthesia • Medically cleared for participation by the surgeon
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Chronical use of pain medication (opioids) • Known motion sickness • Epileptic insults in previous history • Claustrophobic • Blindness • Incapacity to follow the protocol.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary endpoint of this study is to evaluate the effect of VR on pain sensation as measured with the NRS for pain after orthopeadic hip and knee arthroplasty compared to standard care . | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary endpoints of this study are to evaluate the effect of VR on anxiety scores, Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), analgesic use (peri- and post-operative, daily use of paracetamol, NSAIDs, opioids), length of hospital stay. In addition, we will assess tolerability, feasibility and satisfaction of VR use. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactMartijn Schotanus
Zuyderland Medisch Centrum
Outcome results
None listed