Study of Melatonin on Sleep, Pain, and Confusion After Joint Replacement Surgery
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2013-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
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