Light therapy for pain after knee replacement
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This study tests whether shining a special light on the knee after surgery can reduce pain. It's for people having their first knee replacement due to osteoarthritis.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 65 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 45 or less.
- You are scheduled for a first knee replacement surgery.
- You can understand and communicate in English.
- You have no severe health problems like diabetes, kidney disease, or heart failure.
- You are willing to stop using pain supplements and certain pain medications before the trial.
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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