Could a common antidepressant ease knee surgery pain?
NCT ID NCT05086393
First seen Nov 14, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study looked at whether duloxetine, a medication usually used for depression, can help reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers after knee replacement surgery. 241 adults having knee replacement took part. The goal was to see if adding duloxetine to standard pain treatment improves recovery.
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Rush University medical Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60612, United States
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