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Cryo Rib Fracture Study
Sponsor: University of Minnesota
Summary
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.
Official title: Comparison of Cryoablation of Intercostal Nerves to Erector Spinae Plane Catheters in Patients With Rib Fractures
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
48
Start Date
2025-01-10
Completion Date
2027-03-13
Last Updated
2026-02-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Cryoablation
an injection of 1ml of 1% lidocaine per rib and ultrasound guided cryoablation of the intercostal nerves
ESP Catheter
an ultrasound guided erector spinae plane catheter with initial bolus of 30 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine followed by infusion of 0.2% ropivacaine at 10 mL per hour via programmed intermittent bolus.
Locations (1)
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States