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Cooling Therapy for Post-Operative Pain in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Recruiting
Led By Jennifer Wolf, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Chicago
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age 18 or older
Indicated for open carpal tunnel release
Must not have
Current opioid or narcotic pain medication usage
Additional procedures to be performed on ipsilateral or contralateral extremity
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 days
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will compare two methods of treating post-op pain after open surgery: cooling therapy vs. traditional ice.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 who need open carpal tunnel release surgery and can fill out online questionnaires. It's not for those who've had previous carpal tunnel surgery on the same hand or will have other procedures on either hand, or are currently using opioid pain meds.
What is being tested?
The study compares two ways to manage pain after carpal tunnel surgery: a Polarcare Machine that provides continuous cooling therapy versus standard ice packs. The goal is to see which method better reduces post-operative pain.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include skin irritation from cold exposure, discomfort due to the cold therapy, and possible numbness in the treated area. These are common reactions when applying cold treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I am 18 years old or older.
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I am recommended to have surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am currently taking opioid or narcotic pain medication.
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I am scheduled for procedures on the same or opposite limb.
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I have had carpal tunnel surgery on the same side as my current condition.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 days
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain
Secondary study objectives
Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Experimental Ice TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Postoperative care with experimental ice therapy
Group II: Standard of Care Ice TherapyActive Control1 Intervention
Postoperative care with standard of care ice therapy

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ChicagoLead Sponsor
1,056 Previous Clinical Trials
760,781 Total Patients Enrolled
Jennifer Wolf, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Chicago
1 Previous Clinical Trials
90 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Cooling Therapy Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05783245 — N/A
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Research Study Groups: Standard of Care Ice Therapy, Experimental Ice Therapy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Clinical Trial 2023: Cooling Therapy Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05783245 — N/A
Cooling Therapy 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05783245 — N/A
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