Ice before botox: a cool trick for a painful voice treatment?
NCT ID NCT06767215
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether applying an ice compress to the neck before botulinum toxin injections can reduce pain for people with spasmodic dysphonia, a chronic voice disorder. 116 adults received either ice or no ice before their injection and then filled out a pain questionnaire. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free method could make the procedure more tolerable.
What this could mean
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Active substance
ice compress
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to make botox injections for voice spasms less painful.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study measuring only pain perception, not long-term outcomes. The ice compress may not meaningfully reduce pain for everyone.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Dimond Healthcare Center
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada