Effect of AI-Assisted Anatomical Visualization on Anxiety and Kinesiophobia in Knee Arthroplasty Patients

Sponsor
Ataturk University
Study ID
NCT07545447
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Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
55 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Standard Clinical Education — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants receive routine preoperative and postoperative education including verbal counseling by healthcare professionals, written informational materials, and standard physiotherapy guidance regarding total knee arthroplasty and rehabilitation exercises.
  • Video-Supported Education — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants receive standard clinical education combined with structured educational videos demonstrating total knee arthroplasty procedure, prosthesis function, and rehabilitation exercises to improve patient understanding and information retention.
  • AI-Assisted Anatomical Visualization Training — BEHAVIORAL
    Participants receive standard clinical education in addition to AI-assisted anatomical visualization training using interactive video-based content. This intervention provides enhanced visualization of knee joint anatomy, prosthesis placement, and postoperative functional movement to improve understanding and reduce anxiety and kinesiophobia.

Study Details

Total knee arthroplasty (TDA) is an effective surgical method applied to reduce pain, improve joint function, and enhance quality of life in patients with advanced osteoarthritis or joint degeneration. However, it is known that surgical success is not limited to the operation itself; pre- and post-operative processes are at least as important as the surgical technique. In particular, active patient participation, early mobilization, and adherence to exercises during the rehabilitation period directly affect treatment outcomes. Patient education plays a critical role in this process. Accurate and sufficient information reduces patients' anxieties about the surgical process and increases their confidence in the recovery process. It also prevents the development of kinesiophobia (fear of movement), supporting patients in participating in physical activity more quickly and safely. Patient education can be provided through various methods. Traditional approaches include face-to-face clinical training, verbal information provided by nurses or physiotherapists, written brochures, and visual materials. While this standard clinical training is effective in conveying basic information, it may have limitations in patients' ability to recall information and adapt it to daily life. In recent years, technology-based training methods have gained increasing importance. In particular, AI-assisted video-based anatomical visualization training can present the structure of the surgery, the placement of the prosthesis, and the movement mechanism to patients in a more understandable and visual way. Such interactive and visually rich training offers advantages in terms of increasing patients' knowledge levels, reducing anxiety, and strengthening their participation in treatment. In conclusion, success after total knee arthroplasty depends not only on the surgical intervention but also on effective patient education. Comparing standard clinical training with AI-assisted visual training methods constitutes an important area of research for improving patient outcomes.

Key Dates

First listed
Apr 22, 2026
Start date
May 15, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Sep 15, 2026
Completion
Nov 15, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
150 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Active Comparator: Standard Clinical Education
    Participants in this arm will receive standard clinical education as part of routine care. This includes face-to-face verbal education provided by healthcare professionals, written informational materials, and conventional preoperative and postoperative counseling regarding total knee arthroplasty and rehabilitation exercises.
  • Active Comparator: Video-Supported Education
    Participants in this arm will receive standard clinical education combined with structured video-supported educational content. The videos will demonstrate the surgical procedure, prosthesis function, and postoperative rehabilitation exercises in a visual format to enhance understanding and retention of information.
  • Experimental: AI-Assisted Anatomical Visualization Training
    Participants in this arm will receive standard clinical education in addition to AI-assisted anatomical visualization training. This intervention uses artificial intelligence-supported interactive video content to provide enhanced anatomical visualization of the knee joint, prosthesis placement, and functional movement. The aim is to improve patient understanding, reduce anxiety, and decrease kinesiophobia related to total knee arthroplasty.

Primary Outcome Measure

Anxiety Level [ Time Frame: postoperative day 1, discharge day ( postoperative day 3-4) and postoperative day 14 ]

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