Freezing nerves could replace opioids for broken rib pain
NCT ID NCT06069154
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tests a single treatment that freezes nerves to provide months of pain relief for people with broken ribs. The goal is to reduce the need for opioid painkillers and their side effects. About 120 adults with 1-6 rib fractures will receive either the freezing procedure or a sham treatment, and their pain and opioid use will be tracked for 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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