New study aims to cut opioid use after teen chest surgery
NCT ID NCT06682208
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study compares two pain management techniques—an erector spinae catheter and intercostal nerve cryoablation—for teens aged 12-21 undergoing the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum. Researchers will measure how quickly patients meet physical therapy goals, their opioid use, and any side effects like numbness or nerve pain. The goal is to find a safer, more effective way to control pain after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Erector spinae catheter and intercostal nerve cryoablation
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could establish a better standard for managing pain after pectus surgery, reducing reliance on opioids and speeding up recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage comparison trial. Results may not apply to all patients, and both procedures carry risks like infection or nerve damage.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
RECRUITINGCincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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