Can ice packs ease Post-Birth pain? new trial aims to find out
NCT ID NCT06921200
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 27 times
Summary
This study will test whether applying ice packs to the perineum (the area between the vagina and anus) can reduce pain in women who had an episiotomy during a normal vaginal birth. One hundred healthy women who just gave birth will be enrolled. Half will receive cryotherapy (ice gel pads) and the other half will not. Researchers will measure their pain levels to see if the ice helps.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
cryotherapy (ice gel pad applied to the perineum)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain after childbirth with an episiotomy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding or placebo control, so results may be less reliable. The effect may be modest or not better than standard care.
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