Ignite Creation Date:
2024-07-17 @ 11:58 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 3:34 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT06489626
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2024-07-08
First Post:
2024-06-28
Brief Title:
The Effect of a Methylprednisolone Taper on Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Sponsor:
F Johannes Plate
Organization:
University of Pittsburgh
Study Overview
Official Title:
The Effect of a Methylprednisolone Taper on Outcomes Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2024-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Pain control and early range of motion following total knee arthroplasty are essential for patient satisfaction Intraoperative steroids dexamethasone have been shown to have a significant effect in controlling acute pain following total knee arthroplasty This study aims to evaluate the effect of a post-operative steroid methylprednisolone taper in improving functional and patient-reported outcomes following total knee arthroplasty A taper means taking a high dose of a medication followed by taking lower doses and each following day until the medication is stopped
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
True
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
False
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None