Ice packs tested for Post-Workout pain relief

NCT ID NCT06813690

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether applying cold packs to the thighs can reduce muscle pain, swelling, and inflammation after exercise. 48 healthy adults aged 18–30 performed a workout to cause muscle soreness, then used the Axanova Cold Hot Pearls Maxi Pack for 20 minutes three times a day. Researchers measured pain, swelling with ultrasound, and blood markers of inflammation over 72 hours.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Axanova Cold Hot Pearls Maxi Pack (cold therapy device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a simple, drug-free way to ease muscle soreness and speed recovery after exercise.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial in healthy young adults, so results may not apply to athletes or older people. Cold therapy may only offer temporary relief.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Inflammation inflammatory disease Myalgia

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS (DOMS) INFLAMMATION MUSCLE DAMAGE MUSCLE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI)

Landquart, 7302, Switzerland

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