Brief Summary
Interferential Current Therapy (IFC) is a form of electrical therapy that utilizes two simultaneous low frequency electrical stimulation which when they cross interfere with one another resulting in an interference or beat frequency. This beat frequency provides a therapeutic area of relief by blocking painful stimuli at the area of interest. IFC is different from the other electrical treatment modalities used because the cancellation effect allows for establishment of the treatment area to be in the deeper tissues of the body, whereas other electrical modalities can only be used to treat superficial body parts that lie just under the skin.
The main objective of this proposed study is to assess the post-operative short term outcomes of the patients who receive IFC treatment during their post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery hospital stay. The implications of the study would be improved patient outcome which could result in shorter hospital stay, reduced use of opioid medication, decreased need for manipulation under anesthesia and reduced re-admission rate.
The main objective of this proposed study is to assess the post-operative short term outcomes of the patients who receive IFC treatment during their post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery hospital stay. The implications of the study would be improved patient outcome which could result in shorter hospital stay, reduced use of opioid medication, decreased need for manipulation under anesthesia and reduced re-admission rate.
Brief Title
Use of Interferential Current (IFC) Therapy After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Completion Date
Completion Date Type
Actual
Conditions
Osteo Arthritis Knee
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:Adult patients with knee osteoarthritis who have failed conservative therapy and undergoing elected TKA.
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Exclusion Criteria:
i. \<18 years old ii. Any patient with pacemaker or any electrical stimulator device iii. Patients without capacity to consent for the study iv. Patients not able to have local nerve block or spinal anesthesia v. Patients with prior chronic opioid use vi. Patients who are categorized to have 'Severe' fear and anxiety responses to pain, according to the Pain catastrophizing scale (PCS) survey.
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Exclusion Criteria:
i. \<18 years old ii. Any patient with pacemaker or any electrical stimulator device iii. Patients without capacity to consent for the study iv. Patients not able to have local nerve block or spinal anesthesia v. Patients with prior chronic opioid use vi. Patients who are categorized to have 'Severe' fear and anxiety responses to pain, according to the Pain catastrophizing scale (PCS) survey.
Inclusion Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:Adult patients with knee osteoarthritis who have failed conservative therapy and undergoing elected TKA.
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Gender
All
Gender Based
false
Healthy Volunteers
No
Last Update Post Date
Last Update Post Date Type
Actual
Last Update Submit Date
Minimum Age
18 Years
NCT Id
NCT04137731
Org Class
Other
Org Full Name
Montefiore Medical Center
Org Study Id
2019-10138
Overall Status
Completed
Phases
Not Applicable
Primary Completion Date
Primary Completion Date Type
Actual
Official Title
The Effect of Short Term Patient Outcomes With the Use of Interferential Current Therapy After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Primary Outcomes
Outcome Description
Post-operative opioid pain medication usage was assessed by tabulating opioid use during the hospital stay after Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) as determined by median morphine milligram equivalents (MME).
Outcome Measure
Post-operative Opioid Pain Medication Usage
Outcome Time Frame
24 hours after surgery
Outcome Description
Post-operative opioid pain medication usage was assessed by tabulating opioid use during the hospital stay after Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) as determined by median MME (morphine milligram equivalents).
Outcome Measure
Post-operative Opioid Pain Medication Usage
Outcome Time Frame
48 hours after surgery
Outcome Description
VAS asks a patient to mark a place on a scale that aligns with their level of pain smiley face 0=No pain - sad face 10=worst pain
Outcome Measure
Visual Pain Score (VAS)
Outcome Time Frame
24 Hours after surgery
Outcome Description
VAS asks a patient to mark a place on a scale that aligns with their level of pain smiley face 0=No pain - sad face 10=worst pain
Outcome Measure
Visual Pain Score
Outcome Time Frame
48 Hours after surgery
Start Date
Start Date Type
Actual
Status Verified Date
First Post Date
First Post Date Type
Actual
First Submit Date
First Submit QC Date
Std Ages
Adult
Older Adult
Maximum Age Number (converted to Years and rounded down)
999
Minimum Age Number (converted to Years and rounded down)
18
Investigators
Investigator Type
Principal Investigator
Investigator Name
Sunjin Kim
Investigator Email
sukim@montefiore.org
Investigator Phone
347-577-4484