Can freezing nerves cut painkiller use after broken rib surgery?

NCT ID NCT05415384

First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 10 times

Summary

This study tests if freezing certain nerves during surgery for broken ribs can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers afterward. About 80 adults with multiple broken ribs will either get standard surgery or surgery plus nerve freezing. The goal is to see if the freezing approach leads to better pain control and faster recovery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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

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