Short steroid course after joint surgery could ease recovery, new trial to test
NCT ID NCT07630896
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will test whether taking prednisone for 5 days after knee or hip replacement surgery helps reduce pain, swelling, and the need for opioids compared to the standard steroid given only during surgery. About 104 adults will participate, and their blood sugar will be tracked continuously with a monitor. The trial has not yet started recruiting.
What this could mean
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Active substance
prednisone
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, short steroid regimen that improves recovery after joint replacement surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study (104 people) that hasn't started recruiting yet. Prednisone can raise blood sugar, and people with uncontrolled diabetes are excluded. Results may not apply to everyone.
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, 10032, United States
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