Cryo Rib Fracture Study

Phase 4RecruitingNCT06347874

University of Minnesota48 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine if patients with rib fractures who undergo cryoablation of the intercostal nerves have improved pain control 7 days from procedure when compared to those who have a ESP catheter.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Rib Fractures

Interventions

CryoablationDRUG

an injection of 1ml of 1% lidocaine per rib and ultrasound guided cryoablation of the intercostal nerves

ESP CatheterDRUG

an ultrasound guided erector spinae plane catheter with initial bolus of 30 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine followed by infusion of 0.2% ropivacaine at 10 mL per hour via programmed intermittent bolus.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who are over 18 who have more than one ribs fractured. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have an exclusion to regional anesthesia. * Patients who are pregnant via self-report or pregnancy test if they take one. * Non-English speakers * Patients who have cold urticaria * Patients with bilateral fractures * Patients currently intubated

Locations (1)

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

RECRUITING

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Maximum pain score on POD (Post Operative Day) 7

Time frame: 7 days post procedure

Opioid Use

Opioid Use measured in MMEs