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Official title Randomized Control Trial, Cryoablation as an Adjunct to Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05415384
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- To determine if patients with intraoperative cryoablation have better analgesia results compared to the control group of Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures (SSRF) without cryoablation
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 80
You may be able to join if
- The patient is admitted to the trauma service.
- The patient has multiple displaced rib fractures (≥2 ribs), offered fixation, and consents to SSRF
- The patient is not being treated for chronic pain
- The patient is \>18 years of age.
- Surgery anticipated \<120 hours from injury
You likely can't join if
- Age \< 18 years or ≥ 80 years
- Flail chest: either radiographic or clinical. Radiographic flail chest is defined on CT chest as ≥ 2 ribs each fractured in ≥ 2 places. Clinical...
- Moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (Intra-cranial hemorrhage visualized on CT head with GCS at the time of consideration for enrollment \< 12)
- Prior or expected emergency exploratory laparotomy during this admission
- Prior or expected emergency thoracotomy during this admission
- Prior or expected emergency craniotomy during this admission
See the full eligibility criteria
- The patient is admitted to the trauma service.
- The patient has multiple displaced rib fractures (≥2 ribs), offered fixation, and consents to SSRF
- The patient is not being treated for chronic pain
- The patient is \>18 years of age.
- Surgery anticipated \<120 hours from injury
- Age \< 18 years or ≥ 80 years
- Flail chest: either radiographic or clinical. Radiographic flail chest is defined on CT chest as ≥ 2 ribs each fractured in ≥ 2 places. Clinical flail is defined as visualization of a segment of chest wall with...
- Moderate or severe traumatic brain injury (Intra-cranial hemorrhage visualized on CT head with GCS at the time of consideration for enrollment \< 12)
- Prior or expected emergency exploratory laparotomy during this admission
- Prior or expected emergency thoracotomy during this admission
- Prior or expected emergency craniotomy during this admission
- Spinal cord injury
- Pelvic fracture that has required, or is expected to require, operative intervention during this admission
- The patient was unable to accomplish activities of daily living independently prior to injury (e.g., dressing, bathing, preparing meals)
- The patient is incarcerated
- The patient is known to be pregnant
- Unable to perform Video Assisted Thoracoscopy (VATS) at time of SSRF due to lung isolation or previous pathology
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 80 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.