Total knee replacement

This study compares two types of robotic-arm assisted knee replacement surgery in 120 people with knee osteoarthritis. One group gets cementless implants, the other gets cemented implants. The main goal is to see which approach helps patients 'forget' they have an artificial knee…

Researchers are testing whether giving the steroid dexamethasone during total knee replacement helps with pain, nausea, and recovery, and whether it matters if the drug goes into a vein or is injected around the knee joint. The trial enrolls 159 adults with knee osteoarthritis ha…

Researchers compare two tools for positioning the femoral component during total knee replacement: an extramedullary guide and the standard intramedullary guide. The study includes 75 patients treated with the extramedullary guide and compares them with 75 earlier patients treate…

This trial compares two types of nerve blocks for pain control after bilateral total knee replacement. One combines a standard numbing medication with two steroids, the other uses a long-acting liposomal bupivacaine. Researchers want to see if the steroid-enhanced block provides …

This phase 2 trial tests whether a nerve block containing bupivacaine plus two steroids (dexamethasone and methylprednisolone) can provide better pain relief after total knee replacement than the standard combination of bupivacaine and liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel). About 250 a…

This study tests whether listening to binaural beats or a patient's chosen music for 30 minutes after knee or hip replacement surgery can lower pain and anxiety. About 50 adults having these surgeries will take part. Researchers will measure pain and anxiety levels right after su…

This study looks at whether a structured physical therapy program can improve how people walk and distribute weight on their feet after total knee replacement surgery. Researchers will measure walking speed, step length, and foot pressure in 30 female participants before and afte…

This study tests whether adding a fall prevention program to standard physical therapy can reduce falls and improve balance in older adults who have had a total knee replacement. About 90 women aged 60 and older will be followed for 24 weeks. The program includes guidance on avoi…

This study looks at how the blood thinner apixaban works in two groups of people at risk for blood clots: those with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma and those recovering from total knee replacement. Researchers want to see if the drug affects clotting differently in myeloma pati…

This study will follow 100 adults who are having a hip or knee replacement to learn about their experiences with surgical dressings and how they care for their wound at home. Researchers will check how well patients follow a self-care checklist and track any wound problems like i…

This study looks at 500 people who had total knee replacement surgery to see if recovery is better with spinal anesthesia or general anesthesia. Researchers will compare recovery scores from a questionnaire. The goal is to find out which method helps patients recover faster after…