Osteoarthritis Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- People who are 18 years of age or older
- People who are scheduled for a planned (non-emergency) total hip replacement surgery
- People whose surgical plan includes a type of nerve-blocking pain relief technique called a PENG block
- People who fall within a general health rating of low-to-moderate risk for surgery, as assessed by their medical team using a standard scale (ASA physical status I–III)
- People who are able to understand what the study involves and sign a written consent form
- People who are able to rate their pain using a simple numbered scale (0–10)
Who may not be able to join:
- People who have a known allergy or sensitivity to dexamethasone (a type of steroid medication) or any ingredient in the study medication
- People who have been taking steroid medications regularly, or who have taken them in the 14 days before surgery
- People who have an active widespread infection or blood infection at the time of the study
- People who have significantly weakened immune systems, such as from chemotherapy or certain biological treatments
- People who are pregnant or currently breastfeeding
- People who have severe difficulties with memory or thinking that would make it hard to reliably report their pain levels
- People with poorly controlled diabetes — for example, where recent blood sugar control or blood sugar levels on the day are above certain thresholds (confirm with trial site)
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Justyna Marszałek-Buko, MD, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Phone: +48 (61) 8310122
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Time to First Rescue Analgesia
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 21 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.