Pain, Postoperative study: Atricure's crysoSPHERE probe
Official title Cryoablation Effects on Acute and Chronic Pain After Thoracotomy and Thoracoscopy
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06384664
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study wants to find out whether cryoablation gives better pain relief after thoracic surgery than the usual epidural or intercostal nerve block.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have had a thoracotomy or thoracoscopy and need post‑operative pain control.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive either cryoablation or the standard pain method, and their pain levels will be monitored with regular check‑ins and standard pain questionnaires.
- Time commitment
- The study follows patients for the period after surgery, with a few clinic visits during the recovery weeks.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Patients who could receive cryoablation in an elective open thoracic (posterolateral thoracotomy) or minimally invasive (thoracoscopy, including...
- Patient is opioid naïve
You likely can't join if
- Patients who are pregnant
- Patients with cognitive impairment
- Patients with psychological disorders
- Patients with prior thoracic surgery
- Patients with fibromyalgia
- Patients with redo ipsilateral thoracic surgery
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients who could receive cryoablation in an elective open thoracic (posterolateral thoracotomy) or minimally invasive (thoracoscopy, including robotic) procedures at Michigan Medicine
- Patient is opioid naïve
- Patients who are pregnant
- Patients with cognitive impairment
- Patients with psychological disorders
- Patients with prior thoracic surgery
- Patients with fibromyalgia
- Patients with redo ipsilateral thoracic surgery
- Patients undergoing bilateral thoracotomy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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