Cryo Rib Fracture Study

Description

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

Rib Fractures

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Study overview

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.

Comparison of Cryoablation of Intercostal Nerves to Erector Spinae Plane Catheters in Patients With Rib Fractures

Cryo Rib Fracture Study

Condition
Rib Fractures
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Minneapolis

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55414

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Patients who are over 18 who have more than one ribs fractured.
  • * 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

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Minnesota,

Neil Hanson, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Minnesota

Study Record Dates

2027-07-20