pain
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Eligible participants must meet the following criteria: aged between 40 and 75 years having undergone unilateral or bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) at least three months prior to enrollment and currently experiencing persistent chronic knee pain with a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score of =3. The pain must be associated with impaired daily functioning or reduced sleep quality. Participants must have adequate cognitive capacity to understand the study procedures and independently complete all assessments. Written informed consent is required from all individuals prior to enrollment.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: The following individuals will be excluded from the study: patients with serious postoperative complications such as infections prosthesis loosening or major bone fractures; those with a history of major neurological conditions (e.g. Parkinsons disease stroke) or psychiatric disorders (e.g. major depressive disorder schizophrenia); current use of opioids or sedative medications that could affect pain perception; a documented history of primary insomnia or other severe sleep disorders; receipt of structured psychological therapy or comprehensive rehabilitation within the past three months; and individuals with severe cardiovascular disease malignancies endocrine disorders or other chronic illnesses that may compromise adherence to the study protocol or pose safety concerns.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hospital for Special Surgery Knee Score;Visual Analogue Scale;knee swelling;Range of Motion; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index;Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Anhui University of Chinese Medicine