Freezing nerves could replace opioids for rib fracture pain
NCT ID NCT06069154
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tests a single nerve-freezing procedure called cryoneurolysis to provide months of pain relief after rib fractures, without opioids or side effects. About 120 adults with 1-6 broken ribs will receive either the real treatment or a sham procedure. The goal is to see if this approach reduces pain and the need for opioid painkillers over two months.
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Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, California, 92037, United States
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University of Texas, Houston
Houston, Texas, 77054, United States
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Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States
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