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When to remove the drain after knee surgery? study seeks answers

NCT ID NCT07342894

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 207 people who had knee replacement surgery to see if removing the surgical drain before or after the first physical therapy session makes a difference. The goal was to compare bleeding, complications, hospital stay, and pain. The results could help doctors decide the best time to remove the drain for a smoother recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If the results show a clear benefit for one timing, it could help surgeons standardize care and improve early recovery after knee replacement.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The findings may not apply to all patients or hospitals.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

207 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Dec 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study population consists of adult patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis who underwent primary total knee arthroplasty at a single tertiary care center. All participants were treated according to standardized surgical and postoperative care protocols and were followed prospectively.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years or older * Diagnosis of knee osteoarthritis * Undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty * Provided written informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Revision total knee arthroplasty * History of inflammatory arthritis * Known bleeding disorders or coagulopathy * Active infection or periprosthetic joint infection * Incomplete clinical data or loss to follow-up

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Conditions

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osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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Knee osteoarthritis Total knee arthroplasty

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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