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Cryoneurolysis for Knee and Shoulder Pain in an Inpatient Setting
Sponsor: Vancouver Island Health Authority
Summary
The purpose of the study is to measure the outcomes of a standard care, an ultrasound guided mini-invasive percutaneous procedure, performed on recent stroke patients on reduces pain, increases function \& quality of life The primary objective of the project is to reduce shoulder and/or knee pain in patients who have had a stroke so that they can more readily engage in rehabilitation. Secondary objectives are to reduce analgesic medications, increase independence and improve range of motion, to promote non-drug treatment measures in the medical toolkit, and to include an interdisciplinary care team in patient selection for interventions.
Official title: Cryoneurolysis as a Drug Free Novel Treatment for Knee and Shoulder Pain Impairing Inpatient Neurological Rehabilitation
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
25
Start Date
2022-10-10
Completion Date
2024-12
Last Updated
2024-06-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Cryoneurolysis
This is on observational study. All participants are already candidate for cryoneurolysis. Cryoneurolysis uses a cold probe to generate an ice ball, which initiates Wallerian Degeneration, a process where axon is destroyed but the epineurium and perineurium remain intact. The treated nerve is able to regenerate over time due to this preserved tube.
Locations (1)
Victoria General Hospital
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada