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Effects of Perioperative Melatonin on Sleep, Pain, and Confusion After Joint Replacement Surgery
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Melatonin and Placebo for Postoperative Pain and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 50 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Pain, confusion, and breaks in normal sleep cycles have been challenges commonly faced by patients after undergoing joint surgeries. To address these issues, melatonin, an inexpensive over-the-counter supplement, has shown in previous to help manage sleep disorders, prevent and treat post-operative confusion in patients over 70 years of age, and reduce pain. The purpose of this study is to establish whether melatonin can aid in reducing pain and post-operative confusion and improve sleep quality after total knee replacement
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
5mg of melatonin will be taken by the subject for 3 nights prior and continuing 3 nights after surgery as tolerated.
5mg of placebo will be taken by the subject 3 nights prior to surgery and continuing 3 nights after surgery