๐๏ธ Verified NIH Record โข Updated 2026-04-15
Oral Steroid Taper After Total Knee Arthroplasty (NCT07070882)
Effectiveness of an Oral Methylprednisolone Taper Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
๐ต Active, Not Recruiting Phase1 ๐ Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Columbia University
๐ฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an oral methylprednisolone taper in reducing postoperative pain, opioid consumption, and nausea following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Columbia University Medical Center โ New York, New York
Age range: 18 Years
๐งช Interventions in This Study
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Columbia University Medical Center โ New York, New York
๐ฐ 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.
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๐ก How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.