New pain combo may help kids recover faster after chest surgery
NCT ID NCT07290582
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at two ways to manage pain in children having the Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum (a sunken chest). One group received standard nerve freezing (cryoanalgesia) alone, while the other also had a nerve block near the diaphragm. Researchers will compare pain scores, opioid use, and how quickly children get back to walking, eating, and using the bathroom. The goal is to see if the combined approach offers better pain control and faster recovery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- phrenic nerve infiltration as cryoanalgesia adjuvant
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a better pain management strategy for children undergoing pectus excavatum surgery, potentially reducing opioid use and speeding recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study (50 participants) that looks back at existing medical records, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to other hospitals or patient groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sc Ricerca Clinica, Sviluppo E Innovazione
RECRUITINGBergamo, BG, 24100, Italy
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