Understanding long-term pain after hip or knee replacement
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at people who still have moderate to severe pain months after a hip or knee replacement. The goal is to learn more about what causes this pain and how it feels, which could help improve future treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had a hip or knee replacement (full or partial knee) at least a few months ago.
- You still have moderate to severe pain in that joint (for example, a pain level of 4 or higher on a 0–10 scale).
- You have not had a second surgery on the same joint.
- You have not had a dislocation of the new joint.
- You do not have any serious complications like infection, blood clots, or a broken implant.
- You are willing to be contacted by the research team.
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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