VibraCool to reduce pain and opioid use after ACL surgery
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This trial tests a device called VibraCool to see if it can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers after ACL reconstruction surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have had ACL reconstruction surgery
- Your ACL reconstruction was not a pediatric iliotibial band type (which is known to cause more pain)
- You are able to speak and understand English
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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