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Ice packs after hemorrhoid surgery may cut pain and opioid use

NCT ID NCT07186348

Symptom relief Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether applying ice packs for 10 minutes after hemorrhoid surgery helps 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 could improve recovery and lower opioid use.

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 it is observational (not a randomized trial), so results may be influenced by other factors. Ice packing may not work for everyone and could cause discomfort or skin issues if not applied properly.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

429 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2021

Finished

Sep 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with grade III or IV hemorrhoids who underwent Ferguson hemorrhoidectomy Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who also underwent additional anorectal surgeries-such as fistulectomy, ulcerectomy, isolated external skin tag excision * Patients with incomplete data

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Conditions

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hemorrhoid Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids fourth degree Hemorrhoids third degree Postoperative pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Branch

    Keelung, Taiwan, Taiwan

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