Comparing cryoablation and standard methods for pain control after thoracic surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.