Intraoperative virtual reality for older patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In an aging surgical patient population, preventing complications such as oversedation has taken increasing priority in perioperative care. Intraoperative use of virtual reality (VR) may decrease sedative requirements. We hypothesize that the use of immersive VR during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) will lead to decreased propofol requirements, improved patient-reported satisfaction, and reduced postoperative opioid requirements compared to active and usual care controls.

Methods

This is a single-center, randomized clinical trial of older (age > 60) patients undergoing TKA. Participants will be randomized into three groups (2:2:1): VR immersion, music, and sham VR plus usual care. All patients will receive a regional block and spinal anesthesia. Patients in the imm

SUBMITTER: Espinosa-Leon JP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11653539 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature