Combining cryotherapy with compression for pain management after orthopedic surgery
Randomized Control Trial of Combined Cryotherapy With Compression Versus Cryotherapy Alone After Orthopaedic Surgery
This study is testing if using cold therapy with compression can help people feel less pain after orthopedic surgery compared to just using cold therapy alone.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 504 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Federal |
| Locations | 1 site (Bethesda, Maryland) |
| Trial ID | NCT05011084 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of combining cryotherapy with compression compared to cryotherapy alone in managing postoperative pain after orthopedic surgeries such as knee, shoulder, or hip arthroscopy. The research focuses on advanced cryotherapy devices that maintain regulated temperatures for prolonged periods, aiming to enhance recovery and reduce reliance on opioids. Participants will be monitored for pain levels and recovery outcomes following their surgical procedures.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are scheduled for knee, shoulder, or hip arthroscopy and are eligible for TRICARE healthcare.
Not a fit: Patients with multiple concurrent injuries or those unable to provide informed consent may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve pain management and recovery times for patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with cryotherapy in postoperative pain management, suggesting that this combined approach may also be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult (18 years of age or older) * Eligible for DEERS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System - A system that enables uniformed service members \& family members to receive health care through TRICARE) * Fluent in speaking, reading, and understanding English * Scheduled to receive one of the following procedures: Knee arthroscopy, Shoulder arthroscopy, or Hip arthroscopy Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to understand and/or provide written informed consent * Presence of concurrent additional injuries (e.g., both a knee and hip injury). Participants can only have one injury
Where this trial is running
Bethesda, Maryland
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center — Bethesda, Maryland, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ashley B Anderson, MD — Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Ashley B Anderson, MD
- Email: ashley.b.anderson16.mil@health.mil
- Phone: 301-295-8522
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.