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Recruiting NCT05783245

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

Trial Parameters

Condition Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Sponsor University of Chicago
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase N/A
Enrollment 128
Sex ALL
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Start Date 2023-06-01
Completion 2026-09-01
Interventions
Polarcare MachineStandard of care ice therapy

Brief 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 Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18 or older 2. Indicated for open carpal tunnel release 3. Able and willing to complete online questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: 1. Prior carpal tunnel surgery for ipsilateral extremity 2. Additional procedures to be performed on ipsilateral or contralateral extremity 3. Current opioid or narcotic pain medication usage

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