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Cryoablation for Rib Fractures
Study Summary
This trial compares two groups of patients, those who had surgery for broken ribs that included cryoablation, and those who had the same surgery without cryoablation. The study found that the group with cryoablation had better analgesia results.
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- I have had or am expected to have emergency brain surgery during this hospital stay.I am younger than 18 or older than 80.I have had or am expected to have emergency abdominal surgery during this hospital stay.I have had a serious brain injury with a GCS score of less than 12.I have a severe chest injury with ribs broken in multiple places.I have had or am expected to have emergency chest surgery during this hospital stay.I have a pelvic fracture that needs or will need surgery during this hospital stay.I am not receiving treatment for chronic pain.I am older than 18 years.I have broken two or more ribs and agree to surgical repair.I have a spinal cord injury.I needed help with daily activities like dressing and bathing before my injury.I cannot have a specific lung procedure due to past lung issues or surgery.I am expected to have surgery within 3 days of my injury.
- Group 1: Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures plus Multimodal Pain Therapy plus CRYOABLATION
- Group 2: Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures plus Multimodal Pain Therapy
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the upper limit for participant recruitment in this medical investigation?
"Correct. As stated on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial initiated recruitment on August 1st 2022 and is actively searching for 80 individuals from a single location."
What criteria must one fulfill in order to be eligible for participation in this research?
"Requirements for eligibility in this medical trial include being aged 18 or above, yet not exceeding 80 years old and having chronic pain. The research team is currently looking to recruit a total of 80 participants."
Is eligibility for this research project confined to those aged 60 or older?
"According to the enrollment requirements, participants must be aged 18 or above but no older than 80 years."
Is recruitment for this experiment still available to participants?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov contains information that shows this clinical investigation is actively searching for individuals to partake in the study which was published on August 1st 2022 and revised on August 30th 2022. 80 participants are required from a single trial site."
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