Freezing Nerves to Reduce Pain After Chest Surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether freezing a nerve (cryoablation) during chest surgery can reduce pain after the operation. It might help patients who are having their first chest surgery and have never used strong painkillers.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for an elective chest surgery (open or minimally invasive) at Michigan Medicine.
- You have never taken opioid pain medicines (like oxycodone or morphine).
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have memory problems or confusion (cognitive impairment).
- You do not have a diagnosed psychological disorder or fibromyalgia.
- You have not had chest surgery before, and the surgery is not on both sides of your chest.
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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