Smoothie before surgery may ease knee pain
NCT ID NCT06896240
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at whether drinking a daily whole food plant-based smoothie for two weeks before revision knee replacement surgery can lower inflammation and pain afterward. Twenty-four adults scheduled for surgery will either add the smoothie to their diet or make no changes. Researchers will measure compliance, inflammation markers, gut bacteria changes, and pain levels.
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HSS Main Hospital
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10021, United States
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