Knee replacement recovery: could earlier discharge be safe?
NCT ID NCT06233435
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 33 patients who had total knee replacement surgery to see if their recovery scores at 6 hours were similar to those at 24 hours. The goal was to understand if patients could be safely discharged earlier. Researchers used a standard scoring system to measure readiness for discharge.
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 help doctors decide when it's safe to send patients home earlier after knee replacement surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 33 participants. Results may not apply to all patients or hospitals.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Thammasat University hospital
Pathum Thani, Klong Luang, 12120, Thailand
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