Steroid injection during total knee replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding a corticosteroid (a type of anti-inflammatory medicine) to the standard pain injection during total knee replacement can improve pain relief. It is for adults getting their first knee replacement at certain military hospitals.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You are getting a first total knee replacement (not a partial or revision).
- You are receiving care at Walter Reed, Chevy Chase Surgery Center, or District Surgery Center.
- You have military health coverage (DEERS eligible).
- You are not pregnant or nursing.
- You are not allergic to steroids or the standard pain injection used in knee surgery.
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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