Cooling Therapy for Post-Operative Pain in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
If you are currently using opioid or narcotic pain medications, you will need to stop taking them to participate in this trial.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Cooling Therapy for post-operative pain in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
Research shows that controlled cold therapy (CCT) significantly reduces pain, swelling, and the need for pain medication after carpal tunnel surgery compared to standard ice therapy. Additionally, cold therapy is commonly used in other surgeries to reduce pain and swelling, indicating its general effectiveness in post-operative care.12345
Is cooling therapy safe for humans?
How does cooling therapy differ from other treatments for post-operative pain in carpal tunnel syndrome?
What is the purpose of this trial?
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.
Research Team
Jennifer Wolf, MD
Principal Investigator
University of Chicago
Eligibility Criteria
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.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants receive either continuous cooling therapy or traditional ice therapy post-operatively
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment using the DASH questionnaire and VAS for pain
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Cooling Therapy
Cooling Therapy is already approved in United States, European Union, Canada for the following indications:
- Post-operative pain management
- Acute injuries
- Chronic pain relief
- Post-operative pain management
- Musculoskeletal injuries
- Neuropathic pain
- Post-operative pain management
- Acute injuries
- Sports injuries
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Chicago
Lead Sponsor