Total Knee ArthroplastyNCT07035496
The Effect of Benson's Relaxation Exercise on Anxiety and Kinesiophobia in Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty
A study testing Benson's relaxation exercise in people with Total Knee Arthroplasty, run by Satı Danacı at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The subject of the study is the effect of Benson Relaxation Exercise on anxiety and kinesiophobia in total knee arthroplasty patients. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- What is being tested?
- Benson's relaxation exercise
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 64 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 16 Jun 2025to 9 Aug 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
None listed.
Who cannot join
- -
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing
Ankara
About this study
The subject of the study is the effect of Benson Relaxation Exercise on anxiety and kinesiophobia in total knee arthroplasty patients.
Read the detailed description
Sample of study was calculated using G*Power Software (ver. 3.1.9.2) for 95% power and medium effect size (f=0.40) at 95% confidence level i Participants were assigned to the experimental and control groups by block randomization method.
Patients in the experimental group will be given an information brochure about the exercise by the researcher and the Benson Relaxation exercise will be explained. The patient will then perform the exercise under the control of the researcher. Then, the patient will be administered the exercise in the evening the day before surgery, in the morning of surgery, in the morning and evening on the 1st and 2nd postoperative days, and in the morning on the 3rd postoperative day. In addition to the Benson exercise, patients will receive routine treatment and care at the hospital.
- Conditions
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Being tested
- Benson's relaxation exercise
- Keywords
- benson's relexation exercise, total knee arthroplasty, Kinesiophobia, anxiety
- Medical subject headings
- Kinesiophobia, Anxiety Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Benson's relaxation exerciseOther
The Benson's relaxation exercise is based on the principle of choosing a word that is meaningful to the individual and focusing on it, breathing deeply and relaxing all the muscles in the body.The Benson relaxation exercise is a simple and easy-to-learn method.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Benson's Exercise Group | Experimental | Patients in the experimental group will be given an information brochure about the exercise by the researcher and the Benson Relaxation exercise will be explained. The patient will then perform the exercise under the control of the researcher. Then, the patient will be administered the exercise in the evening the day before surgery, in the morning of surgery, in the morning and evening on the 1st and 2nd postoperative days, and in the morning on the 3rd postoperative day. In addition to the Benson exercise, patients will receive routine treatment and care at the hospital. Receives: Other: Benson's relaxation exercise |
| Control group | No intervention | patients will receive routine treatment and care at the hospital. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The State Anxiety Scale
It is used to measure the level of anxiety. A minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 80 can be obtained from the scale, and a high score indicates a high level of anxiety.
Measured: 1 day before surgery in the morning, half an hour before the surgery and 3 days postoperatively in the morning
Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale
It is used to determine the level of kinesiophobia. While the minimum score value obtained from the scale is 17, the maximum score value is 68. A score above 37 on the scale is considered to be a high level of kinesiophobia.
Measured: 1 day before surgery in the morning, half an hour before the surgery and 3 days postoperatively in the morning
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted25 Jun 2025
- Study start16 Jun 2025
- Primary completion9 Aug 2025
- Study completion9 Aug 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Total Knee ArthroplastyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- 1. experimental group 2. control group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Satı Danacı
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Satı Danacı, Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
- Investigators
- Satı Danacı, Principal investigator, Çankırı Public Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07035496
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025-03/1181
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 16 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 29 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Benson's Relaxation Exercise on Anxiety and Kinesiophobia in Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07035496
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025-03/1181
- Conditions
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Keywords
- benson's relexation exercise, total knee arthroplasty, Kinesiophobia, anxiety
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Satı DanacıUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 16 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 9 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 9 Aug 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 25 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The subject of the study is the effect of Benson Relaxation Exercise on anxiety and kinesiophobia in total knee arthroplasty patients.
Detailed description
Sample of study was calculated using G*Power Software (ver. 3.1.9.2) for 95% power and medium effect size (f=0.40) at 95% confidence level i Participants were assigned to the experimental and control groups by block randomization method.
Patients in the experimental group will be given an information brochure about the exercise by the researcher and the Benson Relaxation exercise will be explained. The patient will then perform the exercise under the control of the researcher. Then, the patient will be administered the exercise in the evening the day before surgery, in the morning of surgery, in the morning and evening on the 1st and 2nd postoperative days, and in the morning on the 3rd postoperative day. In addition to the Benson exercise, patients will receive routine treatment and care at the hospital.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- 1. experimental group 2. control group
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Benson's Exercise Group | Experimental | Other: Benson's relaxation exercisePatients in the experimental group will be given an information brochure about the exercise by the researcher and the Benson Relaxation exercise will be explained. The patient will then perform the exercise under the control of the researcher. Then, the patient will be administered the exercise in the evening the day before surgery, in the morning of surgery, in the morning and evening on the 1st and 2nd postoperative days, and in the morning on the 3rd postoperative day. In addition to the Benson exercise, patients will receive routine treatment and care at the hospital. |
| Control group | No intervention | –patients will receive routine treatment and care at the hospital. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (0 listed)
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Benson's relaxation exerciseThe Benson's relaxation exercise is based on the principle of choosing a word that is meaningful to the individual and focusing on it, breathing deeply and relaxing all the muscles in the body.The Benson relaxation exercise is a simple and easy-to-learn method. | Other | Benson's Exercise Group |
Primary outcome
The State Anxiety Scale
Time frame: 1 day before surgery in the morning, half an hour before the surgery and 3 days postoperatively in the morning
It is used to measure the level of anxiety. A minimum score of 0 and a maximum score of 80 can be obtained from the scale, and a high score indicates a high level of anxiety.
Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale
Time frame: 1 day before surgery in the morning, half an hour before the surgery and 3 days postoperatively in the morning
It is used to determine the level of kinesiophobia. While the minimum score value obtained from the scale is 17, the maximum score value is 68. A score above 37 on the scale is considered to be a high level of kinesiophobia.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 29 Apr 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Satı Danacı principal investigator
Çankırı Public Hospital
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Benson's relaxation exercise in people with Total Knee Arthroplasty, run by Satı Danacı at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 0 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The State Anxiety Scale (time frame: 1 day before surgery in the morning, half an hour before the surgery and 3 days postoperatively in the morning). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 29 Apr 2026.