RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05783245

Effect of Cooling Therapy for Post-Operative Pain in Open Carpal Tunnel Release

Sponsor

University of Chicago

Enrollment

128 participants

Start Date

Jun 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

carpal tunnel syndrome Perioperative/Postoperative Complications

Summary

This study seeks to perform an appropriately-powered study to evaluate any clinical difference between continuous cooling therapy and traditional ice for treatment of post-operative pain in open CTR surgery.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying Polarcare Machine and Standard of care ice therapy for people with perioperative/postoperative complications and carpal tunnel syndrome. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

OTHERPolarcare Machine

Use of Polar Care ice machine as often as possible, but a minimum of three 15 minute uses per day, for the first 3 days after surgery. No single use should last longer than 30 minutes.

OTHERStandard of care ice therapy

Use of commercial reusable ice packs as often as possible, but a minimum of three 15 minute uses per day, for the first 3 days after surgery. No single use should last longer than 30 minutes.