Comparing one-minute and two-minute cryoanalgesia for pain management in Nuss 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 pilot study investigates the effectiveness of one-minute versus two-minute cryoanalgesia for managing postoperative pain in patients undergoing the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum. It is a randomized, double-blind trial conducted at a single center, focusing on evaluating pain intensity, opioid consumption, surgery duration, hospital stay length, and complications. The study aims to determine the optimal duration of cryoanalgesia, as current protocols predominantly use two minutes despite evidence suggesting one minute may be equally effective.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Pectus excavatum repair with MIRPE
* Written consent for corrective surgery with intraoperative cryoanalgesia
* Written consent to participate in the study
* Age \>12 and \< 18 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of previous thoracic surgeries
* Reoperation for chest deformity
* Contraindication for cryoanalgesia
* Presence of other conditions that may affect the course of the procedures and the assessment of their effectiveness and safety

Where it's running

• The Children's Memorial Health Institute
  Warsaw, Wybierz Województwo, Poland Recruiting

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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.