Weighted blanket after knee replacement surgery
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This study tests if a weighted blanket, given by a nurse after knee replacement surgery, can help reduce anxiety. It is for people who are going home the same day as their surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are planning to have knee replacement surgery at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital.
- You will be getting spinal anesthesia (numbing medicine in your back).
- You are scheduled to go home the same day from the recovery room.
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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