Foot massage and cold therapy for pain after total knee replacement
The Effect of Foot Massage on Pain, Satisfaction, and Analgesic Consumption in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty
NA · Cukurova University · NCT07126340
We will test whether adding twice-daily foot massage to routine cold packs helps lower pain and reduce pain medication after total knee replacement.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cukurova University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Adana, University) |
| Trial ID | NCT07126340 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a randomized controlled trial conducted in the Orthopedics and Traumatology Department at Çukurova University Balcalı Hospital. Eligible patients undergoing unilateral total knee arthroplasty are randomly assigned to receive either cold application alone or cold application plus foot massage. Cold therapy is given for 20 minutes every 2 hours during the first 48 hours after surgery, and foot massage is performed twice daily for two days after drain removal using a standardized technique. Outcomes include postoperative pain scores, patient satisfaction, and analgesic consumption recorded during the early postoperative period.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults (age 18+) having unilateral total knee replacement at Çukurova University who speak Turkish and have no cognitive, visual, or hearing impairments are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients with diabetes, neurological or cerebrovascular disease, deep vein thrombosis, significant psychiatric or cognitive disorders, or those unable to receive foot massage are unlikely to benefit or are excluded.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, adding foot massage could reduce postoperative pain and lower the amount of pain medication needed after knee replacement.
How similar studies have performed: Some small trials and clinical reports suggest massage or cold therapy can help postoperative pain, but larger randomized data specifically in total knee arthroplasty are limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria * Being 18 years or older * Ability to speak Turkish * No visual or hearing impairment * No cognitive disability * Undergoing unilateral knee replacement surgery * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria * Presence of any intellectual disability or psychiatric disorder * History of diabetes * Presence of neurological or cerebrovascular disease * Diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis
Where this trial is running
Adana, University
- Çukurova Üniversitesi — Adana, University, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Knee Osteoarthritis, Cold Therapy, Total Knee Arthroplasty, Postoperative Pain, Foot Massage, Analgesic Consumption