Ice or no ice? new study tests if cold therapy reduces muscle damage

NCT ID NCT07211412

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study looks at whether applying ice (cryotherapy) after exercise-induced muscle damage can reduce pain, swelling, and muscle injury. Researchers will measure strength, pain, and blood markers of inflammation and damage in 60 healthy adults. The goal is to see if ice helps limit secondary damage without harming natural healing.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • The University of Texas at El Paso, Rehabilitation Sciences Complex

    El Paso, Texas, 79968, United States

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