Clinical trial for Osteoarthritis, Knee
Official title Total Knee Arthroplasty: Fast Track Protocol is the Future?
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT03869996
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study compares how fast‑track surgery affects recovery, pain, hospital stay, blood transfusions, and medication use compared to usual care.
- Who it's for
- Adults with knee osteoarthritis or other knee joint disease who are scheduled for total knee replacement.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive either the usual knee replacement procedure or a fast‑track version, then have follow‑up visits and tests to measure function, pain, and recovery.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts from the day of surgery through the follow‑up period, with several clinic visits and tests scheduled after the operation.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 78. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- patients affected by knee osteoarthritis, eligible for primary total knee arthroplasty
- BMI \< 32
- Time up ang go test \</= 12 seconds
- American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification system (ASA) \</= 2
- preoperative hemoglobin (HB) \>13 g/dl
You likely can't join if
- psychiatric diseases
- preoperative use of crutches
- ASA \> 3
- preoperative HB \< 13 g/dl
See the full eligibility criteria
- patients affected by knee osteoarthritis, eligible for primary total knee arthroplasty
- BMI \< 32
- Time up ang go test \</= 12 seconds
- American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification system (ASA) \</= 2
- preoperative hemoglobin (HB) \>13 g/dl
- patients eligible for spinal anesthesia
- presence of a care-giver
- psychiatric diseases
- preoperative use of crutches
- ASA \> 3
- preoperative HB \< 13 g/dl
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Bologna, Italy
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 78 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Bologna, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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