Ice therapy soothes throat pain after sleep apnea surgery, study finds
NCT ID NCT06249295
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether sucking on ice (oral cryotherapy) can reduce sore throat and improve daily life in people with sleep apnea after robotic surgery. 64 adults took part. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost method could ease pain and help patients get back to normal activities faster.
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Chung Shan Medical University
Taichung, 40201, Taiwan
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