Pain management app study for joint replacement recovery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a smartphone tool to help manage pain after hip, knee, or shoulder replacement. It aims to see if using the tool improves your recovery compared to standard care.
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Who can take part
- You are having a planned (not emergency) hip, knee, or shoulder replacement at a Nova Scotia Health hospital.
- Your surgery is already scheduled.
- You have a smartphone or tablet with internet access.
- If you are not comfortable with technology, you have a family member or friend who can help.
- You can read and understand 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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