Post-op Prednisone and Glucose Monitoring in TKA

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorColumbia University

About this trial

This study compares the efficacy of a 5-day post-operative oral prednisone regimen (40 mg daily) with the standard intraoperative steroid regimen, focusing on pain, swelling, range of motion, opioid use, and glucose levels monitored continuously.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Undergoing Primary Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty or Total Hip Arthroplasty

Age 18 and above

Disqualifiers

Steroid therapy

Narcotic use within past 3 months

History of corticosteroid intolerance

Pregnancy

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Prednisone
  • Continuous Glucose Monitor
  • InkWell Health Tattoos

Treatment groups

104 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators

Columbia University

Lead sponsor

Orthopaedic Scientific Research Foundation

Collaborator