Randomized controlled trial of knee brace for postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty

Randomized controlled trial of knee brace for postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty - Randomized controlled trial of knee brace for postoperative pain after total knee arthroplasty

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000044588

Enrollment

Registered

2021-06-18

Start date

2021-08-18

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

knee osteoarthritis

Interventions

Study group: Using knee brace after surgery Control group: Do not use knee brace after surgery

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients underwent total knee arthroplasty 2) Patients aged 20 years or order. Regardless of gender 3) Patients who able to answer patient-reported outcome survey 4) Patients who agree with patient's burden (20-30,000 yen) for knee brace cost

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients who underwent brace therapy before surgery 2) Patients who cannot use anti-inflammatory drugs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen) due to allergies. 3) Patients who have serious disease (liver damage, renal functional abnormalities and/or cardiac disease) 4) Patients who have mental disorders or a history of mental disorders (dementia, depression and/or schizophrenia) 5) Other patients who are determined to be unsuitable by the investigator

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
numerical rating score	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactShu Takagawa

yokohama city university medical center orthopaedics

takagawashu@hotmail.com+819018672674

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026