Ice pack for groin pain after heart procedure
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests whether applying an ice pack to the groin area after a heart procedure can reduce pain, swelling, and discomfort at the catheter site. It may also help the healing process and improve your overall recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You had a planned heart procedure (angioplasty with stenting) through the groin artery.
- You are awake, alert, and able to describe your pain level.
- Your vital signs are stable after the procedure.
- You do not have an active infection, bleeding at the site, or a cold allergy.
- You do not have burns, wounds, or a large bruise in the groin area before the sheath is removed, and you do not have serious blood vessel disease in the groin artery.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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