Managing swelling after knee replacement surgery
Swelling Management after Total Knee Arthroplasty
['FUNDING_R21'] · UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER · NIH-10897974
This study is looking at a new adjustable compression garment to help reduce swelling after knee replacement surgery, which could make recovery easier and improve your overall healing.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10897974 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how to effectively manage swelling that occurs after total knee arthroplasty (TKA), a common surgery for patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. The study will evaluate a new type of adjustable compression garment that has shown promise in reducing swelling by 50% in preliminary tests. By focusing on the relationship between swelling and muscle activation, the research aims to improve rehabilitation outcomes and reduce long-term disability. Patients will be monitored to assess the garment's effectiveness on various recovery metrics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals scheduled to undergo total knee arthroplasty due to end-stage osteoarthritis.
Not a fit: Patients who have already undergone knee replacement surgery or those with contraindications to compression garments may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery and reduced long-term disability for patients undergoing knee replacement surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Preliminary studies have shown success with similar approaches, indicating potential for this method to be effective in a larger trial.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER — Aurora, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BADE, MICHAEL J — UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER
- Study coordinator: BADE, MICHAEL J
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.