Dexamethasone: pill vs. IV for knee replacement recovery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of giving dexamethasone (a strong anti-inflammatory) for people having knee replacement surgery. One group gets a pill and the other gets an IV. The goal is to see which method works better for pain, swelling, and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 80 years old
- You have osteoarthritis in your knee (not from another condition like rheumatoid arthritis)
- You are scheduled for your first total knee replacement surgery
- You are in good general health (rated as ASA I or II by your anesthesiologist)
- You can walk on your own before surgery (with or without a cane or walker)
- You are not currently taking steroids (like prednisone) long-term
- You do not have uncontrolled diabetes or other glucose (blood sugar) problems
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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