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Ice packs vs. opioids: cold therapy cuts painkiller use after shoulder surgery

NCT ID NCT07455474

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Nevada, Reno Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether using a cold compression device after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery can help patients use fewer opioid painkillers. Fifty adults having shoulder surgery were randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus cold compression therapy. Researchers measured pain scores, sleep quality, and how much opioid medication each group used.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Patients scheduled for arthroscopic rotator cuff surgical repair between the dates of July 17, 2023, and November 30, 2023 * Adult males and females ages 18 to 70 * No prior experience using the Breg Polar Care Wave device * No adverse underlying medical conditions or comorbidities that may enhance pain, require drugs that interact with opioids, or otherwise confound the results * Ownership of or daily access to a smart phone or internet-connected computer Exclusion Criteria: * • Patients scheduled for arthroscopic rotator cuff surgical repair outside the dates of July 17, 2023, and November 30, 2023 * Adults aged 71 and above * Children below the age of 18 * Other medical conditions or concomitant medication use that are known to negatively impact the outcome of rotator cuff repair o These include diabetes, current smoker, workers compensation claim, history of prior surgery on same shoulder, chronic pain, and pre-operative opioid use. Exclusion of this population is necessary in order to limit the introduction of confounding factors that could affect opioid usage independent of the Polar Care Wave. * Concurrent participation in other studies * Prior experience using the Breg Polar Care Wave device * Do not have daily access to an internet-connected device to provide study data

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative Rotator Cuff Injuries rotator cuff syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Rotator cuff tear

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mammoth Hospital

    Mammoth Lakes, California, 93546, United States

  • Taos Orthopedic Institute

    Taos, New Mexico, 87571, United States

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