NOCTURNAL PAIN After Knee Arthroplasty : Incidence and Risk Factor: an Observational Study (NCT03998943) | Clinical Trial Compass
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NOCTURNAL PAIN After Knee Arthroplasty : Incidence and Risk Factor: an Observational Study
Belgium250 participantsStarted 2019-05-06
Plain-language summary
In prosthetic knee surgery, there is a certain number of patients with post-operative nocturnal pain. The purpose of our study is to determine the impact of this problem and to better understand its risk factors.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Undergoing elective primary Total knee arthroplasty or unicompartmental knee arthroplasty due to knee joint osteoarthritis
* Older than 18 years
* Willing and able to complete pre and postoperative surveys
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of drug abuse
* Previous knee arthroplasty
* Mental disorders
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Chronic renal disease
* Chronic hematological diseases (sickle cell disease, haemochromatosis...)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
nocturnal pain
Timeframe: from day 1 of surgery until 1 year post surgery
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03998943
SponsorCliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain