Going home same day after knee replacement? study tests if It's better

NCT ID NCT07276061

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether having total knee replacement surgery as an outpatient (going home the same day) leads to better recovery compared to staying in the hospital. Researchers will review medical records of 440 patients who had knee replacement between 2020 and 2023 at a French hospital. They will compare patient-reported recovery scores to see if outpatient surgery is superior.

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 successful, this could show that outpatient knee replacement is safe and leads to faster recovery, potentially changing standard practice.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by patient selection. It is also limited to one hospital in France, so findings may not apply everywhere.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

KNEE ARTHROSCOPY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Service d'Anesthésie - Réanimation & Médecine Périopératoire - CHU de Strasbourg - France
RECRUITING

Strasbourg, 67091, France

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