Scientists chill out: testing how cold hands really feel

NCT ID NCT07254182

Summary

This study aimed to understand how applying an ice pack to the hand affects skin temperature and a person's perception of cold and comfort. Researchers compared a 15-minute ice pack to a room-temperature pack on healthy young men in a single lab session. They measured skin temperature and asked participants to rate how cold and comfortable their hand felt during and after the application.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Poznan University of Physical Education, Department of Physical Therapy and Sports Recovery

    Poznan, 61-871, Poland

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