Cold and Compression After Rotator Cuff Repair (RCR) (NCT07516327) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Cold and Compression After Rotator Cuff Repair (RCR)
United States90 participantsStarted 2026-03-01
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to compare pain score (Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System: PROMIS NRS Pain Subscale) between the control and cold/compression groups pre-surgically, daily after surgery for 14 days, then weekly after surgery for 3 months, and at 6 months post-surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
35 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Aged 35 yr or older
. Patient of Drs. Michael Hartman (PI), Ian Elliott, Jay French, or Paul Phillips at Ochsner Kenner scheduled for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
. Will receive outpatient physical therapy at OTW Driftwood for the entire post-op rehabilitation period
. English speaking
. Diagnosis of high-grade partial or full thickness rotator cuff tears
Exclusion criteria
. Chronic opioid use
. Opioid use within the last 3 months
. Diagnosis of inflammatory disease process (i.e., gout, rheumatoid arthritis, systematic lupus erythematosus...)
. Discharge to skilled nursing
. Cold intolerance related to diseases, like Raynaud's
. Significant vascular impairment in the affected region
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.