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Cryo Rib Fracture Study

Comparison of Cryoablation of Intercostal Nerves to Erector Spinae Plane Catheters in Patients With Rib Fractures

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who are over 18 who have more than one ribs fractured.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who have an exclusion to regional anesthesia.
* Patients who are pregnant via self-report or pregnancy test if they take one.
* Non-English speakers
* Patients who have cold urticaria
* Patients with bilateral fractures
* Patients currently intubated

About the study

The purpose of this study is to determine if patients with rib fractures who undergo cryoablation of the intercostal nerves have improved pain control 7 days from procedure when compared to those who have a ESP catheter.

What is being tested

• Cryoablation (drug)
• ESP Catheter (drug)

Sponsor: University of Minnesota · Participants: 48 · Started: Jan 10, 2025

Contact the study team

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06347874

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Chest Injuries and Disorders

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.