The Light Knee Study: The effects of light therapy on post-operative pain and functional mobility in people undergoing knee replacement surgery.

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Knee osteoarthritis; Total knee arthroplasty; Musculoskeletal - Osteoarthritis; Surgery - Other surgery

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622000051741
• Lead Sponsor: Mater Misericordiae Limited

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-01-17
• Last Update Posted: 16 January 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Males and females between 60 and 87 years old and fit for surgery
Undergoing unilateral total knee replacement surgery for severe osteoarthritis at the Mater Hospital Brisbane or Mater Private Hospital Brisbane

Exclusion Criteria

Coagulopathy
Pre-existing pain syndrome such as peripheral neuropathy
Previous history of stroke
Previous surgery/severe trauma of the operated knee
Neuromuscular disease significantly affecting the operated knee
Severe back pain and arthritis significantly affecting mobility or referring pain to the operated leg
Significant cognitive dysfunction that may prevent ability to consent to participation in the study (people of a non-English speaking background will NOT be excluded if a reliable interpreter will be available to assist with explaining the study requirements, taking part in outcome questionnaires etc)
Medical diagnosis of significant mental ill health (e.g., severe depression, anxiety, catastrophising etc) which may impact upon recovery period
Photosensitising agents (drugs)
Tumour at the knee or thigh where patches will be applied
Skin sensitivity to medical adhesives

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified