Cold therapy after knee replacement surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares different cold therapy programs to see which works best for pain and swelling after total knee replacement. Everyone in the study receives cold therapy, and the researchers will track recovery outcomes.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had a first-time total knee replacement.
- You have not had any previous surgery or open injury on that knee.
- You do not have any condition that affects your movement, feeling, or thinking.
- You are not allergic or sensitive to cold.
- You do not have a bleeding or clotting disorder.
- You have not taken oral steroids for more than 3 months.
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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