Freezing nerves for rib fracture pain
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a procedure called cryoneurolysis, which uses cold to temporarily freeze nerves near broken ribs to relieve pain. It is for adults who have 1 to 6 recently broken ribs with at least moderate pain and are already getting a nerve block injection.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have 1 to 6 broken ribs that were confirmed by an X-ray or CT scan, and the injury happened within the last 60 hours.
- Your rib pain is at least a 5 out of 10 when you are resting.
- You are planning to get a single injection to numb the nerves near your broken ribs for pain relief.
- You are not taking blood thinners (except daily low-dose aspirin) and do not have a bleeding disorder.
- You do not have certain conditions like cold allergies, Raynaud's disease, or insulin-dependent diabetes.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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