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Clinical Trials/ISRCTN51736090
ISRCTN51736090
Completed
N/A

A comparison of skin temperature changes around the knee of 32 participants using five different cryocompression devices: a randomised crossover trial

niversity of Winchester0 sites32 target enrollmentOctober 18, 2023

Overview

Phase
N/A
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Basic science study with health population investigating the change in skin temperature when undergoing a cryocompression treatment around the knee. Cryocompression therapy intended to improve post-operative outcomes for a variety of knee surgeries.
Sponsor
niversity of Winchester
Enrollment
32
Status
Completed
Last Updated
2 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
October 18, 2023
End Date
December 5, 2022
Last Updated
2 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
niversity of Winchester

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • 1\. Age 18 years or older
  • 2\. No current knee pain or injury

Exclusion Criteria

  • 1\. BMI \>40 kg/m2
  • 2\. History of nerve damage or sensory deficit in the lower limbs (inc. frostbite)
  • 3\. Hypersensitivity to cold (inc. hives)
  • 4\. Active inflammation or pain of the knee
  • 5\. History of thrombosis, embolism, or other conditions related to impaired peripheral circulation
  • 6\. Suffering from diagnosed diabetes, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, spinal cord injury, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, Raynaud’s phenomenon, cryoglobulinemia, or hemoglobinuria
  • 7\. Confirmed or suspected tissue infection, an unstable fracture, a skin condition, or tumour in the treatment area
  • 8\. Cognitive impairment or communication barriers

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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