๐Ÿ›๏ธ Verified NIH Record โ€ข Updated 2026-01-12

Prophylactic Infrapatellar Saphenous Neurectomy in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty (NCT04028947)

Prophylactic Infrapatellar Saphenous Neurectomy in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

๐Ÿ”ต Active, Not Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐Ÿฉบ Clinical Procedure Protocol Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

๐Ÿฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

Researchers are trying to determine if knee pain can be reduced by proactively protecting the free end of the saphenous nerve versus leaving it in the standard position during total knee arthroplasty.

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Mayo Clinic in Florida โ€” Jacksonville, Florida

Age range: 18 Years to 85 Years

๐Ÿงช Interventions in This Study

  • Prophylactic Infrapatellar Saphenous Neurectomy in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty (PROCEDURE)

๐Ÿ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" โ€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ†—

๐Ÿ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Mayo Clinic in Florida โ€” Jacksonville, Florida

๐Ÿ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (800) 664-4580

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA ยง 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

๐Ÿ’ก How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
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