Study tracks Seniors' recovery after knee surgery to unlock secrets of resilience
NCT ID NCT04235309
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 20 times
Summary
This study looked at 297 older adults (60+) who had planned knee replacement surgery. Researchers measured their physical activity, pain, thinking skills, and immune responses before and after surgery to understand what helps people recover well. The goal is to learn what makes someone resilient, not to test a new treatment.
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Locations
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Duke Regional Hospital
Durham, North Carolina, 27704, United States
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Duke University Hospital
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify factors that predict which older adults recover well after surgery, potentially guiding personalized care plans.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not testing a treatment. Results may not apply to all older adults or other types of stress.
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