OSTEOARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE

This study tests whether adding a simple numbing injection (SSSI) to standard pain blocks can better control pain after knee replacement surgery. About 90 adults aged 45-90 will be randomly assigned to receive either the extra injection or a sham (fake) one. The main goal is to s…

This Phase 2 trial tests an experimental oral drug, LY4065967, for knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. About 150 adults with chronic knee pain and confirmed osteoarthritis will receive either the drug or a placebo. The main goal is to see if the drug safely reduces pain intensity…

This study compares two methods of pain control after total knee replacement: a single injection of numbing medicine versus a continuous drip through a small tube for 48 hours. About 78 adults aged 40-80 will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The goal is to see which…

This study compares two pain relief methods for people undergoing total knee replacement: injecting numbing medicine into the knee area versus blocking several nerves around the knee. The goal is to see which method reduces the need for strong painkillers like opioids in the firs…

This study tests whether taking the drug tranexamic acid for up to 7 days after total knee replacement can improve pain, function, and knee movement. About 351 adults having knee surgery will be randomly assigned to take the drug for 3 days, 7 days, or a placebo. Researchers will…

This study tests whether adding dual-task exercises—combining physical movements with mental tasks—improves pain, balance, and function after total knee replacement better than standard home exercises alone. Forty adults aged 50-65 who had a knee replacement will be split into tw…

This pilot study tests whether getting extra sleep (sleep banking) before knee or hip replacement surgery can help reduce chronic pain and the need for painkillers after the operation. Researchers will enroll 22 adults aged 18-74 scheduled for joint replacement at a Navy medical …

This pilot study tests whether a home-based brain stimulation device (tDCS) can help people recover better after total knee replacement. About 70 adults scheduled for knee surgery will use the device before and after their operation. The main goal is to see if the study is feasib…

This study compares general anesthesia (being fully asleep) with spinal anesthesia (numbing the lower body) in 600 adults having knee or hip replacement as outpatient surgery. The goal is to see which method leads to successful same-day discharge without readmission. Researchers …

This study will compare two different nerve block combinations used alongside standard anesthesia for total knee replacement surgery. One group gets an adductor canal block plus an iPACK block, while the other gets an adductor canal block plus a genicular nerve block. The goal is…

This study will test a new care pathway for rehabilitation after total knee replacement. The pathway includes a patient education booklet and optimized scheduling of physical therapy. Researchers want to see if this approach improves recovery and reduces differences based on race…

This study will follow 100 people getting a total knee replacement to see if those with chronic venous insufficiency (poor blood flow in leg veins) have more wound healing problems. Participants will have an ultrasound before surgery to check their veins and then be monitored for…

This study follows 60 adults getting hip or knee replacement to track their sleep before and up to 6 months after surgery. Participants use a special device and app to measure sleep quality, pain, and recovery. The goal is to learn when sleep returns to normal so doctors can give…

This study will use a smart knee implant (Persona IQ®) to continuously track movement after total knee replacement surgery. Researchers want to compare two surgical approaches (medial parapatellar vs. subvastus) to see which leads to better early recovery. About 110 adults gettin…