Comparing cryoablation and standard methods for pain control after thoracic surgery
Cryoablation Effects on Acute and Chronic Pain After Thoracotomy and Thoracoscopy
This study is testing if a new pain relief method called cryoablation works better than standard techniques for people recovering from thoracic surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Michigan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ann Arbor, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06384664 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of cryoablation for managing postoperative pain in patients undergoing thoracotomy or thoracoscopy. Researchers will compare this newer method to traditional pain control techniques, such as epidural and intercostal nerve blocks. The goal is to determine whether cryoablation offers superior pain relief for patients recovering from these intrathoracic procedures. The study will involve patients who are opioid naïve and meet specific eligibility criteria.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are opioid-naïve patients scheduled for elective open thoracic or minimally invasive procedures at Michigan Medicine.
Not a fit: Patients with prior thoracic surgery, cognitive impairments, or psychological disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management strategies for patients undergoing thoracic surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of cryoablation for pain management is a newer approach, similar studies have shown promising results in other surgical contexts.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion 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 Exclusion Criteria: * 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
Where this trial is running
Ann Arbor, Michigan
- University of Michigan — Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rishindra Reddy, MD, MBA — University of Michigan
- Study coordinator: Shari L Barnett
- Email: shbailey@umich.edu
- Phone: 734-936-4561
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.