Comparing two ways to place a pain-relief tube after knee replacement
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of inserting a small tube (catheter) that delivers numbing medicine continuously after knee replacement surgery. The goal is to see which method keeps the tube in place better, which may improve pain relief and reduce the need for strong painkillers.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and not pregnant.
- You are having knee replacement surgery on one knee and will stay in the hospital after surgery.
- You have a body mass index (BMI) under 45.
- You have not been taking strong opioid painkillers daily in the two weeks before surgery.
- You have no history of alcohol or drug use disorder.
- You can understand and speak English.
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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