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New treatment option for Acupuncture Analgesia
Official title ACU_Knee: Role of Acupuncture in Knee Prosthetic Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07123805
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Post-operative analgesia after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has always been a challenge in the anesthesiological setting, having to combine good pain control and the need for early mobilization, both factors that can affect the quality of rehabilitation treatment, prosthetic functional outcome, the onset of chronic pain, joint stiffness and the consequent quality of life of the patient. Recent loco-regional anesthesia (LRA) techniques have made an essential contribution to peri-operative management in the fast-track perspective of surgery, in terms of optimization of analgesia and rapid functional recovery.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients aged \> 18 years
- Patients capable of providing informed consent
- Unilateral total knee replacement surgery
- Indication for surgery: primary osteoarthritis degeneration
- Surgery performed electively
You likely can't join if
- Patients aged \< 18 years
- Patients incapable of providing informed consent
- Patients with ASA class \> 3
- Pregnant women
- Patients with rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune disorders
- Patients with active infection under antibiotic treatment
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients aged \> 18 years
- Patients capable of providing informed consent
- Unilateral total knee replacement surgery
- Indication for surgery: primary osteoarthritis degeneration
- Surgery performed electively
- Patients aged \< 18 years
- Patients incapable of providing informed consent
- Patients with ASA class \> 3
- Pregnant women
- Patients with rheumatoid arthritis or other autoimmune disorders
- Patients with active infection under antibiotic treatment
- Patients on chronic opioid therapy
- Patients on chronic biological drug therapy
- Patients with a history of corticosteroid use in the six months prior to surgery
- Patients with a history of periarticular infiltration in the three months prior to surgery
- Patients in whom loco-regional anesthesia is contraindicated
- Patients in whom NSAID, cortisone, and paracetamol therapy is contraindicated
- Bilateral total knee replacement surgery or prosthetic revision surgeries
- Indication for surgery for causes other than primary osteoarthritis degeneration
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Pavia, Pavia, 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 - 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 and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Pavia, Pavia, Italy. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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