The CryoICE
22 Cryoanalgesia Registry for Pain Management in Post-cardiothoracic Surgery Via Cryoablation of the Intercostal Nerves

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are conducting a multicenter observational patient registry to collect information on outcomes from patients undergoing cryoablation of the intercostal nerves, also known as cryoanalgesia, for managing post-operative pain after cardiothoracic surgery. This registry includes both retrospective and prospective data to better understand the effectiveness and safety of this pain management approach over time. The study involves the use of the AtriCure Cryo Nerve Block Device Family to create cryoanalgesia for post-operative pain control. Patients who have undergone or are scheduled to undergo cryoablation using these devices, or similar patients treated without cryoablation, are included in the registry. The study captures data from the time of enrollment up to five years following the initial procedure. Participants contribute data through their clinical treatment records as part of this registry. The research team monitors the efficacy and safety of the cryo nerve block method for pain management over a five-year period from the date of the index procedure. This long-term follow-up helps researchers understand both the benefits and any risks associated with this treatment. The overall participation duration varies depending on when the patient was treated and enrolled.

A Multicenter Patient Registry on Outcomes From Cryoanalgesia of the Intercostal Nerves