Ice packs vs. opioids: cold therapy cuts painkiller use after shoulder surgery
NCT ID NCT07455474
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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 having shoulder surgery were randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus cold compression therapy. Researchers measured pain scores, sleep quality, and how much opioid medication each group used.
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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