Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.

Research Center: University of Kansas Medical Center
Location: 3901 Rainbow Blvd Kansas City, KS 66160
Lead Doctor: Dr. Neil Segal
IRB Committee: This study has been reviewed and approved by the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) Institutional Review Board

Background

Cryoneurolysis, aka cryoanalgesia, is a minor procedure similar to the use of cold temperatures to numb the skin. It temporarily blocks nerve conduction to reduce or halt pain. By cooling down the nerve, it is temporarily unable to send signals of pain to the brain, and can provide pain relief.

This study is exploring the use of cryoneurolysis in people experiencing painful ankle osteoarthritis. It aims to find out if the procedure can help avoid surgical intervention but also provide immediate relief from pain for a longer duration.

This study seeks men and women who currently suffer from ankle osteoarthritis. Participants must be experiencing pain in one ankle for at least 15 days in the past month but are able to walk without any assistance.

Why Participate? 

• You may discover a better way to manage pain in your ankle due to osteoarthritis.
• You will receive $25 for each of the study visits. If you complete all regularly scheduled visits, you may receive up to $200 ($25 at each of the follow-up visits depending on the treatment timeline).
• You will be helping to advance medical research on alternative non-operative treatments for ankle osteoarthritis.
• You will be helping to find a potentially affordable, safe treatment that could alleviate symptoms and improve activities of daily living while avoiding the side effects of pharmacological and surgical therapies

Your Rights

• If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
• Your records relating to this study and any other information received will be kept strictly confidential, except as required by law.
• Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.

Who Can Participate?

• Men and women aged 18+ who suffer from ankle osteoarthritis.
• Able to walk without assistance.
• Willing to stop their current treatment for ankle osteoarthritis.
• Able to attend 4 study visits at the research site over approximately 6-12 months