RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06384664

Cryoablation Effects on Acute and Chronic Pain After Thoracotomy and Thoracoscopy

Sponsor

University of Michigan

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Jun 3, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Pain, Postoperative Intrathoracic Procedure

Summary

The researchers will compare the common methods of post-surgical pain control, such as epidural or intercostal nerve block with a newer method called cryoablation. The research team is conducting this study to determine if cryoablation provides more effective pain control when compared to an epidural or intercostal nerve block.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying a medical device called Atricure's crysoSPHERE probe and a procedure called Standard of Care for people with intrathoracic procedure and pain, postoperative. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

DEVICEAtricure's crysoSPHERE probe

Cryoablation is a procedure that is used to freeze and burn away tissue cells via a device called a cryosphere which emits a freezing gas.

PROCEDUREStandard of Care

An intercostal nerve block involves injecting anesthetic medications into nerves around the thoracic incision to provide temporary longer term pain relief after surgery.