Cooling therapy for pain relief after carpal tunnel surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of continuous cooling therapy using the PolarCare machine compared to traditional ice therapy for managing post-operative pain following open carpal tunnel release surgery. With over 400,000 carpal tunnel release surgeries performed annually in the U.S., effective pain management is crucial for recovery. The study aims to determine if continuous cooling therapy provides any clinical advantage over standard icing methods, addressing a gap in current post-operative care practices. Participants will be monitored and asked to complete online questionnaires to assess their pain levels and recovery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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

Where it's running

• University of Chicago Medicine
  Chicago, Illinois, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Jennifer Wolf, MD — University of Chicago
• Study coordinator: Patrick Nelson, MD
• Email: Patrick.Nelson@uchospitals.edu
• Phone: 773-834-3531

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.