Ice packs vs. opioids: new study tests cold therapy after shoulder surgery
NCT ID NCT07455474
First seen Mar 07, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study looked at whether using a cold compression device after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery can help patients use fewer opioid painkillers. Fifty adults were split into two groups: one received standard care, and the other added cold compression therapy. Researchers measured pain scores, sleep quality, and total opioid use to see if the cold therapy group fared better.
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Mammoth Hospital
Mammoth Lakes, California, 93546, United States
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Taos Orthopedic Institute
Taos, New Mexico, 87571, United States
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