Warm air blanket may reduce shivering after knee surgery
NCT ID NCT07613203
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether using a forced-air warming blanket during knee replacement surgery helps prevent hypothermia (low body temperature) and related problems like shivering. Researchers compared 240 patients who either got the warming blanket or standard care. The goal was to see if the device keeps patients warmer and improves recovery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Forced-air warming device
What this could lead to
If effective, forced-air warming could become a standard practice to prevent hypothermia and improve recovery after knee replacement surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a completed historical control study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less reliable. The intervention is a device, not a drug, so benefits are limited to warming and may not affect major outcomes.
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Locations
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Shanghai 6th People's Hospital
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200233, China