Knee Osteoarthritis Research Study
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine are comparing different methods of treating sleep problems before total knee replacement surgery to improve long-term outcomes. All visits are by telehealth.
Fast Facts
Planning on receiving knee replacement surgery for knee osteoarthritis
Adults
50+
Compensation
provided up to $555
Conducted in
Baltimore, MD
Study Background
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine are studying how sleep may help manage pain after total knee replacement surgery.
Sleep problems before surgery are common among individuals with knee osteoarthritis and may contribute to worse pain and recovery outcomes after total knee replacement. This study aims to compare different approaches to treating sleep difficulties prior to surgery to determine whether improving sleep can lead to better long-term post-surgical outcomes.
By examining sleep interventions delivered before knee replacement surgery, this research seeks to improve pain management and overall recovery following surgery. The findings may help inform future treatment approaches and improve quality of life for individuals undergoing total knee replacement.
Study Background
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine are studying how sleep may help manage pain after total knee replacement surgery.
Sleep problems before surgery are common among individuals with knee osteoarthritis and may contribute to worse pain and recovery outcomes after total knee replacement. This study aims to compare different approaches to treating sleep difficulties prior to surgery to determine whether improving sleep can lead to better long-term post-surgical outcomes.
By examining sleep interventions delivered before knee replacement surgery, this research seeks to improve pain management and overall recovery following surgery. The findings may help inform future treatment approaches and improve quality of life for individuals undergoing total knee replacement.
Additional Information
In this research study, we are seeking to understand how sleep problems before total knee replacement surgery affect pain and recovery outcomes. We aim to compare different approaches to treating sleep difficulties in individuals with knee osteoarthritis who are preparing for surgery. By improving sleep prior to surgery, this study may help identify better ways to manage post-surgical pain and improve long-term recovery.
You may be eligible if you:
- are 50 years old or older
- have knee osteoarthritis and are scheduled for knee replacement surgery (arthroscopy) within the next 6 months
- have had trouble falling or staying asleep for 3 months or more
Participation in this study lasts about 7 months and will largely take place over Zoom. This will include:
- 2 screening visits
- Random assignment to a sleep program, involving telehealth sessions and device usage at home
- 5 assessment periods (completing online questionnaires) over 6 months
You can earn up to $555 for completing all study-related procedures.
There is no cost to participate in this study, nor will we ask you to modify your current treatment plan for your knee.