How Long Does it Take for Percutaneous Intercostal Cryoneuromodulation to Produce Cryoanalgesia? A Prospective Observational Study.
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
Percutaneous Intercostal Cryoneurolysis is a promising technique that addresses acute postoperative pain after Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum. However its onset timing has not yet been determined. A physical examination would assess the variation of chest skin sensitivity to soft touch, cold (water at 4°C), and heat (water at 40°C) through days following the cryoneurolysis procedure.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 12
Maximum Age: 40
Healthy Volunteers: t
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• Patients who are undergoing preoperative percutaneous intercostal cryoneurolysis for pectus excavatum surgery
Locations
Other Locations
Italy
Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital
RECRUITING
Bergamo
Contact Information
Primary
Stefano Mariconti, MD
smariconti@asst-pg23.it
00390358347
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-06-07
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-11
Participants
Target number of participants: 20
Treatments
Pectus patients
Patients who are eligible for Nuss procedure (for pectus excavatum correction) are undergoing earlier preoperative percutaneous intercostal cryoneurolysis in our institution. They are studied through a physical examination also.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital