Which anesthesia is best for knee replacement recovery?
NCT ID NCT07275983
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at 500 people who had total knee replacement surgery to see if recovery is better with spinal anesthesia or general anesthesia. Researchers will compare recovery scores from a questionnaire. The goal is to find out which method helps patients recover faster after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If spinal anesthesia leads to better recovery, it could guide doctors to choose it for knee replacement surgeries.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Service d'Anesthésiologie - Réanimation Chirurgicale - CHU de Strasbourg - France
RECRUITINGStrasbourg, 67091, France
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