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Does Duloxetine Reduce Sub-Acute Pain After Knee Arthroplasty?
In Brief
A Phase 4 clinical trial evaluating Placebo and Duloxetine 60mg for Total Knee Arthroplasty. Completed, enrolled 106 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
We are investigating the impact of duloxetine ("Cymbalta"), a serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, on pain after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Specifically, the investigators will determine whether duloxetine, 60 mg daily for 2 weeks, reduces pain scores 2 weeks after TKA.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients will receive placebo drug with no active ingredients per dose. 1 capsule will be taken pre-operatively. One capsule once a day until end of POD14.
Patients will receive 60mg of duloxetine per dose. 1 capsule will be taken pre-operatively. One capsule once a day until end of POD14.