Actively Recruiting

Phase 4
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
NCT06347874

Cryo Rib Fracture Study

Led by University of Minnesota · Updated on 2026-02-17

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Participants Needed

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Research Sites

113 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

The purpose of this study is to determine if patients with rib fractures who undergo cryoablation of the intercostal nerves have improved pain control 7 days from procedure when compared to those who have a ESP catheter.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Cryo Rib Fracture Study

Who Can Participate

Age: 18Years +
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Patients who are over 18 who have more than one ribs fractured.
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Patients who have an exclusion to regional anesthesia.
  • Patients who are pregnant via self-report or pregnancy test if they take one.
  • Non-English speakers
  • Patients who have cold urticaria
  • Patients with bilateral fractures
  • Patients currently intubated

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55414

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Research Team

C

Candace Nelson

CONTACT

How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

SINGLE

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Model

PARALLEL

Primary Purpose

TREATMENT

Number of Arms

2

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