Ice packs after hemorrhoid surgery: a cool way to cut pain?
NCT ID NCT07186348
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 38 times
Summary
This study looked at whether applying ice packs for 10 minutes after hemorrhoid surgery can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers. Researchers compared 429 patients who either received ice packing or standard care. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost method improves recovery.
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Locations
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Branch
Keelung, Taiwan, Taiwan
What this could mean
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Active substance
ice packing (cryotherapy)
What this could lead to
If effective, ice packing could become a simple, low-cost way to reduce pain and opioid use after hemorrhoid surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but its findings may not apply to all patients. Ice packing may only provide modest relief and does not replace standard pain management.
Conditions
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