Recovery and Chronic Pain After Knee Replacement
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a special recovery program after knee replacement surgery to see if it helps reduce long-term pain. You may be eligible if you are having a first-time knee replacement for osteoarthritis, are between 18 and 65, and live near the hospital.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a first-time knee replacement due to osteoarthritis
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You do not have diabetes or a BMI over 40
- You have not been using strong painkillers (opioids) or nerve pain medicines (gabapentin/pregabalin) for a long time
- You live within an hour of the hospital and have a smartphone
- You can understand and follow instructions in English
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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