Can a simple steroid boost recovery after hip replacement?
NCT ID NCT07378215
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a single dose of the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone, given during hip replacement surgery, can help patients feel better and recover faster. About 224 adults aged 60 and older having a hip replacement will receive either a low or moderate dose of the drug. Researchers will track their quality of life and recovery for up to three months after surgery.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGGenk, Limburg, 3600, Belgium
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Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg
RECRUITINGGenk, Belgium
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