Cold therapy for pain relief after ACL knee surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure called cryoneurolysis (using cold to temporarily numb nerves) to see if it helps reduce pain after ACL knee surgery. If you are scheduled for ACL reconstruction, this might help you recover with less discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 45 years old.
- You are scheduled for your first ACL reconstruction using a piece of your own kneecap tendon.
- You have not been taking opioid pain medications regularly before surgery.
- You do not have nerve problems or skin issues in the leg being treated.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You agree to attend follow-up visits and follow the study instructions.
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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