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Post-op Prednisone and Glucose Monitoring in TKA
Sponsor: Columbia University
Summary
This study compares the efficacy of a 5-day post-operative oral prednisone regimen (40 mg daily) with the standard intraoperative steroid regimen, focusing on pain, swelling, range of motion, opioid use, and glucose levels monitored continuously.
Official title: Postoperative Prednisone Regimen in TKA and Its Effect on Continuous Glucose Levels
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
104
Start Date
2026-07-01
Completion Date
2028-03
Last Updated
2026-06-05
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Prednisone
40 mg daily for 5 days
Continuous Glucose Monitor
Provides real-time glucose readings for up to 14 days
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Locations (1)
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
New York, New York, United States