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N/ACompleted· 142 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Ice packs plus usual post-op analgesia +1 moreprocedure
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Abdominal Ice Packs for Pain Control and Reduction of Narcotic Use Following Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Mayo Clinic·interventional·Posted Nov 14, 2017·Updated May 14, 2020

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Ice packs plus usual post-op analgesia and Usual post-op analgesia for Pain, Postoperative and 3 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 142 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of using ice packs on the abdomen immediately after laparoscopic hysterectomy surgery on pain control and narcotic pain medication use.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsPain, Postoperative, Hysterectomy, Narcotic Use, Cryotherapy Effect
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedNov 14, 2017
Enrollment StartJan 12, 2018
Primary CompletionApr 5, 2019
Study CompletionApr 16, 2020
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.2 yearsPosted 8.6 years ago

Interventions

Ice packs plus usual post-op analgesiaprocedure

A 9 inch by 12 inch zip lock bag filled with ice chips, placed inside a cotton pillow case, placed directly on the abdomen. Ice chips will be replaced as they thaw. Monitoring of surgical sites, skin integrity, and comfort with ice pack in place by nursing per current procedural guidelines.

Usual post-op analgesiaother

Standard post-operative analgesia orders will be followed.