Effect of Cooling Therapy for Post-Operative Pain in Open Carpal Tunnel Release
University of Chicago
128 participants
Jun 1, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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
Inclusion Criteria3
- Age 18 or older
- Indicated for open carpal tunnel release
- Able and willing to complete online questionnaires
Exclusion Criteria3
- Prior carpal tunnel surgery for ipsilateral extremity
- Additional procedures to be performed on ipsilateral or contralateral extremity
- Current opioid or narcotic pain medication usage
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Interventions
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.
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.
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NCT05783245