Ice packs after surgery: simple cold therapy may ease pain and speed recovery
NCT ID NCT04564963
First seen Jan 12, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study looked at whether applying ice packs to surgical cuts every 4 hours for 3 days helps adults recover after chest, belly, or groin surgery. 196 patients took part, and the main goal was to see if a larger study is possible. The researchers measured pain, recovery quality, and how long people stayed in the hospital.
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Locations
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North York General Hospital
North York, Ontario, M2K 1E1, Canada
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Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada
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The Ottawa Hospital
Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada
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