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NCT07281118 Intercostal Cryoanalgesia in Double Lung Transplant Recipients

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NCT ID NCT07281118
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor University of California, Los Angeles
Condition Post-operative Pain Management
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 148 participants
Start Date 2025-12-16
Primary Completion 2027-11-24

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Atricure CryoSPHERE MAX Probe

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 148 participants in total. It began in 2025-12-16 with a primary completion date of 2027-11-24.

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Brief Summary

This study is testing a new way to help manage pain after a double lung transplant. Instead of relying only on strong pain medicines like opioids, doctors will use a cold-therapy probe during surgery to help numb the nerves near the incision. Researchers want to see if this method can reduce the need for opioids and improve recovery.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults ≥18 years of age * Undergoing double lung transplantation via bilateral thoracotomies or clamshell incision Exclusion Criteria: * Multi-organ transplant recipients * Redo lung transplant recipients

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Steven Stokes

✉ sstokes@mednet.ucla.edu

📞 310-206-7436

Principal Investigator

Abbas Ardehali, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

University of California, Los Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07281118 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Post-operative Pain Management. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07281118 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07281118 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at sstokes@mednet.ucla.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07281118 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Los Angeles, United States, San Francisco, United States, Waco, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07281118 clinical trial?

NCT07281118 is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles. The principal investigator is Abbas Ardehali, MD at University of California, Los Angeles. The trial plans to enroll 148 participants.

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