Could a simple pill taper ease the agony of knee surgery?
NCT ID NCT06489626
Summary
This study aimed to see if a short course of steroid pills (methylprednisolone), taken after knee replacement surgery, could help reduce pain, improve movement, and lessen the need for strong narcotic painkillers. It planned to enroll adults getting their first knee replacement. The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled.
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Locations
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UPMC East
Monroeville, Pennsylvania, 15146, United States
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UPMC Shadyside Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States
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