Can a mirror ease pain after knee replacement?
NCT ID NCT07380958
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using a mirror during knee exercises after a total knee replacement helps reduce pain and improve knee movement. Thirty participants who recently had knee replacement surgery will either do exercises while watching their knee in a mirror or with the mirror covered. Researchers will measure pain, range of motion, and walking speed to see if the mirror adds any benefit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mirror therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve recovery after knee replacement surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early-stage study with only 30 participants. The sham control uses a covered mirror, so results may be influenced by expectation. It may not show a meaningful benefit.
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