Education for patients after total knee replacement
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special education program helps patients recover better after their first total knee replacement surgery. It may help you learn how to care for yourself and heal faster.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You can read and write
- This is your first knee replacement surgery
- You do not have any long-term health problems or mental health conditions that would slow down wound healing, except high blood pressure
- You have not had any early complications from the surgery
- You are willing to stay in the hospital for at least 24 hours and agree to take part in the study
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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