Effect of cold therapy on pain and swelling after knee surgery
The Effect of Cold Application on Pain Level, Edema and Drainage Amount in Patients With Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Study
NA · Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University · NCT06262022
This study tests if using cold gel pads after knee surgery can help reduce pain and swelling for patients recovering from the procedure.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 78 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Merkez, Karaman) |
| Trial ID | NCT06262022 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of cold application using gel pads on pain levels, edema, and drainage amounts in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Participants will receive cold therapy for 20 minutes every hour for the first two days post-surgery, while a control group will not receive this treatment. Pain intensity, knee circumference, and drainage will be measured at specified intervals to assess the effectiveness of the cold therapy. The study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with a parallel two-arm approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are undergoing their first unilateral total knee arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients who have undergone revision knee surgeries or those with bilateral knee arthroplasties may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management and reduced swelling for patients recovering from knee surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with cold therapy in postoperative pain management, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years and above, * Able to communicate verbally and in writing, * Turkish speaking, * TKA applied for the first time, * Unilateral total knee arthroplasty applied, * Spinal anesthesia applied, * Having a hemovac drainage catheter, * Without peripheral vascular disease, Exclusion Criteria: * Revision total knee arthroplasty applied, * Bilateraltotal knee arthroplasty applied, * Those who use alcohol and substances, * TKA was performed for a reason other than knee osteoarthritis, * General anesthesia applied,
Where this trial is running
Merkez, Karaman
- Karamanoğlu Mehmet bey Üniversitesi — Merkez, Karaman, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: fatma gök
- Email: fatmagok123@gmail.com
- Phone: 05544906142
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.
Conditions: Cold Therapy, Pain, Postoperative, cold therapy, pain, patient, knee arthroplasty