Does Duloxetine Reduce Sub-Acute Pain After Knee Arthroplasty?
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-08-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
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.