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NCT06682208 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
ES Catheter vs Cryoablation After Pectus Surgery
A NA study of Pectus Excavatum, sponsored by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 176
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06682208: Recruiting NA study of Pectus Excavatum, sponsored by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati.
NCT06682208 is a NA study of Pectus Excavatum that is actively recruiting participants, run by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati. The registered enrollment target is 176 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT06682208, a NA study of Pectus Excavatum, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 176 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Participants will be randomized to receive ES catheter or cryoablation for pain management after the Nuss procedure. The goal of this study is to compare the following between the two groups: * Time to achieve short-term physical therapy goals and long-term functional outcomes * Compare immediate and long-term postoperative opioid use * Compare numbness on chest of postoperative day 1 and the return of sensation to baseline * Compare the incidence of neuropathic pain and other complications Participants will receive surveys for up to 12 months postoperatively.
Primary Outcome
Comparing physical therapy goals to meet discharge criteria.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE ES catheter
- PROCEDURE Intercostal nerve cryoablation (INC)
Study Locations (1)
Ohio
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 176 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-04-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2029-04 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT06682208 shows while recruiting
NCT06682208 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 176 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Pectus Excavatum appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which ES catheter is the first listed.
NCT06682208 reports a single indexed study location in Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06682208 about?
NCT06682208 is a clinical study titled "ES Catheter vs Cryoablation After Pectus Surgery". Participants will be randomized to receive ES catheter or cryoablation for pain management after the Nuss procedure. The goal of this study is to compare the following between the two groups: * Time to achieve short-term physical therapy goals and long-term functional outcomes * Compare immediate a...
What is the current status of trial NCT06682208?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 176 participants. The study started on 2024-04-08. Estimated completion is 2029-04.
What conditions does trial NCT06682208 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pectus Excavatum.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06682208?
The interventions under investigation include: ES catheter (PROCEDURE), Intercostal nerve cryoablation (INC) (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06682208?
This trial is sponsored by Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, which has 571 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06682208 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Ohio. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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