Timing of nerve-freezing pain relief after Nuss repair for pectus excavatum

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

Percutaneous intercostal cryoneurolysis is used before Nuss repair to reduce acute postoperative chest pain, but the onset of sensory change is unclear. This observational study will follow patients who receive preoperative cryoneurolysis and perform daily physical exams measuring chest skin sensitivity to soft touch, cold (4°C), and heat (40°C). Examinations will be done on the days following the procedure to document when sensory loss or reduction appears and how it evolves. The study is single-center at Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital in Bergamo and involves no additional interventions beyond standard care and sensory testing.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who are undergoing preoperative percutaneous intercostal cryoneurolysis for pectus excavatum surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* failure to obtain consent

Where it's running

• Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital
  Bergamo, Bg, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Stefano Mariconti, MD
• Email: smariconti@asst-pg23.it
• Phone: 00390358347

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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.