Vitamin D for recovery after hip or knee replacement surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests if taking vitamin D supplements helps people with osteoarthritis recover better after hip or knee replacement surgery. You may be eligible if you have low vitamin D levels and are scheduled for surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have low vitamin D levels (less than 20 ng/mL in your blood)
- You have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in your hip or knee
- You are planning to have hip or knee replacement surgery
- You do not have other conditions that damage the joint, like rheumatoid arthritis, gout, a joint infection, or a birth defect
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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