N/A
Completed N=142
Abdominal Ice Packs for Pain Control and Reduction of Narcotic Use Following Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Pain, Postoperative · Hysterectomy · Narcotic Use · Cryotherapy Effect
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03341533 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
142
Serious AEs
4.9%
Results posted
May 2020
Primary outcomePrimary: Numeric Pain Intensity Scale — 3; 3 score on a scale — p=0.39
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.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Numeric Pain Intensity Scale |
3; 3 | 0.39 |
| PRIMARY Mean Morphine Metabolic Equivalents (MME) Consumption: Inpatient Floor |
7.5; 12 | 0.88 |
| SECONDARY Mean Morphine Metabolic Equivalents (MME) Consumption: Outpatient |
29.5; 26.5 | 0.75 |
| SECONDARY Brief Pain Inventory Short Form - Postoperative Pain Severity |
3; 3.3 | 0.80 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Women undergoing robotic or conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy
Exclusion Criteria
- Any opioid use within 2 weeks of surgery date
- Planned post-operative ICU admission
- Conversion of laparoscopic approach to laparotomy or any incision ≥4 cm
- Regional anesthesia/analgesia, including tap block use
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03341533). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.