Same-Day knee surgery may be less painful than overnight stay

NCT ID NCT07686523

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Thammasat University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares acute pain after partial knee replacement (unicompartmental knee arthroplasty) between patients who go home the same day and those who stay in the hospital. Researchers track pain scores and knee function in 244 adults aged 50 to 75. The goal is to see whether outpatient surgery leads to better or worse pain control than inpatient care.

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 outpatient surgery proves less painful, it could support same-day discharge for partial knee replacements, reducing hospital stays.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by patient selection. Pain is subjective and varies widely.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis, knee Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ACUTE POST OPERATIVE PAIN

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Locations

Boonchana Pongcharoen

Pathum Thani, Changwat Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand
Faculty of medicine, Thammsat university

Pathum Thani, Changwat Pathum Thani, 12120, Thailand

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