Effectiveness Comparison Between Continuous Cryotherapy and Ice Pack Therapy After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery

Last updated: October 3, 2024
Sponsor: University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City (UMC)
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

2/3

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Continuous compression cryotherapy

Conventional ice treatment

Clinical Study ID

NCT06629285
UMCHoChiMinh
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

A randomized controlled trial study conducted by comparing the VAS score, swelling condition, knee ROM and patient's satisfactory score between applying ice pack cold therapy and applying continuous compressive cryotherapy in a postoperative three-day period of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery patients.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Having anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

  • Agree to be enrolled in study

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Complex knee injury

  • Raynard's disease

  • Sensitive to low temperature

  • Do not want to use cryotherapy

  • Have vascular disease

Study Design

Total Participants: 72
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: Continuous compression cryotherapy
Phase: 2/3
Study Start date:
June 01, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
July 01, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • University Medical Center, Ho Chi Minh city

    Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh 700000
    Vietnam

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