Plain-English translation of NCT06074900 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ ·
The WHERE Study is following over 3,000 people who are waiting for hip or knee replacement surgery. Researchers want to understand how long people wait, how their condition changes during that wait, and how wait times affect their recovery after surgery. By studying these patterns, they hope to improve how waitlists are managed and make sure everyone gets the support they need.
Many people waiting for joint replacement surgery experience pain and difficulty with daily activities, but researchers don't know enough about which patients are most affected by longer waits or how factors like income, mental health, and non-surgical treatments influence outcomes. This study aims to identify which patients need the most support while waiting and improve how surgery schedules are planned.
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As a participant, you would share information about your symptoms, pain levels, daily activities, and any treatments you're using while waiting for surgery. Researchers will track how you're doing over time—through surveys and check-ins—and follow your recovery after your surgery takes place. The study aims to follow people from the moment they enter the waitlist through their post-operative recovery period.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 6, 2026 · Not medical advice
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