Osteoarthritis Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• People who have knee osteoarthritis and are scheduled for a first-time full knee replacement surgery
• People with a body mass index (a measure of body weight relative to height) below 32
• People who can complete a "Timed Up and Go" test (standing up from a chair, walking a short distance, and returning) in 12 seconds or less
• People whose overall health is rated at level 2 or below on a standard anaesthesia risk scale, meaning they are generally healthy or have only mild health conditions (confirm with trial site)
• People whose blood haemoglobin level (a measure of red blood cells) is above 13 g/dl before surgery
• People for whom a spinal anaesthetic injection is considered suitable
• People who have a family member, friend, or carer available to support them

Who may not be able to join:

• People who have a diagnosed psychiatric (mental health) condition
• People who already use crutches before the operation
• People whose overall health is rated at level 3 or higher on the standard anaesthesia risk scale, meaning they have moderate to severe health conditions (confirm with trial site)
• People whose blood haemoglobin level is below 13 g/dl before surgery

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.