Cryocompression methods following ACLr: an RCT
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Comparison of outcomes when using an ice pack or electronic cryocompression device following ACL reconstruction: a randomised controlled trial
IRAS ID
332948
Contact name
Angie Dempster
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
ISRCTN Number
ISRCTN67880512
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 9 months, 31 days
Research summary
Cryocompression following knee surgery is an established method for improving outcomes such as pain and patient satisfaction in the acute post-operative period. Cryocompression therapy has historically been applied through the use of ice packs and bandages, but advances in technology have resulted in the development of electronic devices that provide user-modifiable compression and a continuous flow of temperature-controlled water through a cuff wrapped around the treatment area. One key benefit of such devices is that it they are portable and can therefore be transported and operated easily within clinical or domestic settings. This is of particular relevance for patients undergoing day-case surgical procedures such as ACL reconstruction, as portable devices mean that patients are able to receive the same cryocompression treatments at home as they otherwise would do during a hospital stay. This study seeks to compare clinical outcomes and differences in user adherence to at-home cryocompression when using an electronic cryocompression device or traditional icing methods.
REC name
North West - Greater Manchester South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
25/NW/0008
Date of REC Opinion
24 Feb 2025
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion