Freezing pain away: new technique may transform lung surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT06861387

First seen Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study tests a technique called intercostal cryo-analgesia (ICCA), which uses cold to temporarily freeze nerves in the chest wall during minimally invasive lung surgery. The goal is to see if adding ICCA to standard pain management helps patients recover faster, use fewer opioids, and leave the hospital sooner. The trial will enroll 150 adults scheduled for lung surgery and compare recovery quality between those who receive ICCA plus standard care and those who receive standard care alone.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • St. Antonius Ziekenhuis

    RECRUITING

    Nieuwegein, Utrecht, Netherlands

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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