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NCT03869996 Total Knee Arthroplasty: Fast Track Protocol is the Future?

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NCT ID NCT03869996
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Condition Osteoarthritis, Knee
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 64 participants
Start Date 2019-02-25
Primary Completion 2026-10-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age 78 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
fast track care protocolstandard care protocol

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 64 participants in total. It began in 2019-02-25 with a primary completion date of 2026-10-31.

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Brief Summary

Fast-track total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a well-established concept including optimized logistics and evidence-based treatment, focusing on minimizing surgical stress and improved post-operative recovery. The aim of this protocol is to compare the standard care and fast track total knee arthroplasties in terms of functional and subjective outcomes, hospital staying, number of transfusions and analgesic consumption.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * patients affected by knee osteoarthritis, eligible for primary total knee arthroplasty * BMI \< 32 * Time up ang go test \</= 12 seconds * American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification system (ASA) \</= 2 * preoperative hemoglobin (HB) \>13 g/dl * patients eligible for spinal anesthesia * presence of a care-giver Exclusion Criteria: * psychiatric diseases * preoperative use of crutches * ASA \> 3 * preoperative HB \< 13 g/dl

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Martina Rocchi, MD

✉ martina.rocchi@ior.it

📞 00393338705057

Principal Investigator

Cesare Stagni, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03869996 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, up to 78 Years, studying Osteoarthritis, Knee. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03869996 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03869996 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at martina.rocchi@ior.it for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03869996 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Bologna, Italy.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03869996 clinical trial?

NCT03869996 is sponsored by Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli. The principal investigator is Cesare Stagni, MD at Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli. The trial plans to enroll 64 participants.

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