Cryotherapy to reduce pain medication after knee replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether applying cold therapy (cryotherapy) after knee replacement surgery helps patients need fewer opioid pain medications than standard care alone. If cryotherapy works, it could help you manage pain more safely after surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 60 and 80 years old
- You are scheduled for primary total knee arthroplasty (first-time knee replacement) for osteoarthritis
- You can understand the study procedures and sign a consent form
- You do not have circulation problems affecting your legs or feet
- Your BMI (body mass index) is 35 kg/m² or lower
- You do not have an active infection in your knee and can move your knee reasonably well before 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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