NCT06772662 One Up, One Down: Analyzing Patient Preference on Cryotherapy Machine Tubing Placement
| NCT ID | NCT06772662 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Children's Hospital of Orange County |
| Condition | Cryotherapy Tubing Placement |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-01-08 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-01-01 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 100 participants in total. It began in 2025-01-08 with a primary completion date of 2026-01-01.
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study is to better understand patient preference and their satisfaction rates with cryotherapy machines based on the direction of the tubing. This study will evaluate both satisfaction and pain of patients who use the cryotherapy machines in the two groups: tubing facing towards the head, and the other with tubing facing toward the feet.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled for an arthroscopic ACL reconstruction (CPT 29888) or MPFL reconstruction/augmentation with internal brace (CPT 27422 or 27429) * Ages 10-18 years old at the time of surgery * Patients who have access to a cryotherapy unit at the time of surgery Exclusion Criteria: * No ACL reconstruction (CPT 29888) nor MPFL reconstruction/augmentation with internal brace (CPT 27422 or 27429) performed during knee arthroscopy (i.e., isolated meniscus repair, synovectomy/debridement, etc.) * Patients do not have access to a cryotherapy unit * Patients less than 10 or older than 18 at the time of surgery
Contact & Investigator
John Schlechter, DO
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Children's Hospital of Orange County
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06772662 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 10 Years or older, up to 18 Years, studying Cryotherapy Tubing Placement. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06772662 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06772662 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kiran.athreya@choc.org for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06772662 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Orange, United States.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06772662 clinical trial?
NCT06772662 is sponsored by Children's Hospital of Orange County. The principal investigator is John Schlechter, DO at Children's Hospital of Orange County. The trial plans to enroll 100 participants.