Can a booklet boost knee surgery recovery?

NCT ID NCT01747759

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether giving patients an educational booklet before total knee replacement surgery improves their knowledge and beliefs about the procedure. Adults aged 55 to 75 scheduled for knee replacement will receive the booklet or standard care. Researchers will measure knowledge, satisfaction, and recovery outcomes like hospital stay length.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: An evidence-based educational booklet provided before total knee replacement surgery
What this could lead to: If effective, this simple educational tool could improve patient knowledge, satisfaction, and recovery outcomes after knee replacement surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial, and the booklet may not significantly change outcomes. Its benefits could be limited to certain patients or settings.

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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 OSTEOARTHRITIS (KNEE OA)

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Clermont-Ferrand

Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France

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