Ice pack on the belly may ease pain after keyhole hysterectomy
NCT ID NCT07626684
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether applying an ice pack to the lower abdomen after vNOTES hysterectomy can lower pain and reduce the need for painkillers. 122 women having surgery for benign conditions will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or standard care plus ice packs for 20 minutes every two hours during the first day after surgery. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost approach improves comfort and speeds recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- abdominal ice pack
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a simple, drug-free way to ease pain and speed recovery after vNOTES hysterectomy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial. The ice pack may not significantly reduce pain or improve bowel function, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mugla Sitki Kocman University
Muğla, 48000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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