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.

osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Thammasat University hospital

    Pathum Thani, Klong Luang, 12120, Thailand