Clinical trials: Rib Fracture
Rib Fractures, Trauma
Comparative Evaluation of External Chest Wall Fixator Treatment Effectiveness in Patients With Rib Fractures
This study aimed to investigate the effect of external chest wall fixator on patients' pain level, complication development and hospital stay in patients with rib fractures.Patients who were admitted due to trauma and had serial…
- Trial name
- NCT06448078
- Testing
- External chest wall fixator
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Ege University
Rib Fractures, Rib Fracture Multiple
US-guided SAPB for Rib Fractures in the ED
The purpose of this randomized controlled study is to determine whether the serratus anterior plane block reduces pain more than the usual treatment for rib fractures in the same amount of time.
- Trial name
- NCT03619785
- Testing
- Bupivacaine, Fentanyl, morphine, hydromorphone, hydrocodone, acetaminophen, ketorolac, gabapentin, ketamine, ibuprofen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Andrew A Herring
Rib Fractures, Thorax; Fracture
Surgical Stabilisation of Rib Fractures in Non-ventilated Patients
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of surgical stabilisation of rib fractures on clinical outcomes in patients that are not dependent on mechanical ventilation at the time of the treatment decision.
- Trial name
- NCT06464289
- Testing
- Surgical stabilisation of rib fractures (SSRF), Non-operative management of rib fractures
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 35,974 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Muenster
Traumatic Rib Fracture(s), Traumatic Rib Fracture
Erector Spinae Plane vs Serratus Anterior Plane Catheter Infusions for Acute Pain Management in Patients With Traumatic Rib Fractures
Rib fractures happen in about 10-20% of patients with blunt trauma and can be serious, with higher death rates in older adults. These injuries often lead to lung problems like pneumonia, collapsed lung areas (atelectasis), fluid…
- Trial name
- NCT07756047
- Testing
- Erector spinae plane catheter, Serratus plane catheter
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Acute Pain
Efficacy of Gabapentin vs. Placebo for Adjuvant Pain Control Following Acute Rib Fractures
A Multi-center, Randomized Controlled Trial of the Efficacy of Gabapentin vs. Placebo for Adjutant Pain Control Following Acute Rib Fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT02856750
- Testing
- Gabapentin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Pulmonary Edema, Pneumonia
Clinical Utility of Portable Dynamic Chest X Ray (DDR) in the ICU
Dynamic digital radiography (DDR) is a new advanced version of chest radiography that captures dynamic images at a rate of 15 frames per second.
- Conditions
- Pulmonary Edema, Pneumonia, Atelectasis, Pleural Effusion
- Trial name
- NCT06538376
- Testing
- Portable Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 230 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Pain, Postoperative, Iatrogenic Injury
Effect of Partial Rib Resection On the Control of Post-thoracotomy Pain
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of partial rib resection in reducing acute post-thoracotomy pain
- Conditions
- Pain, Postoperative, Iatrogenic Injury, Post-thoracotomy Pain Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT04990700
- Testing
- Partial rib resection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Rib; Fracture, Multiple, With Flail Chest
Prospective Follow up of Minimally Invasive Chest Wall Surgery After Trauma
The purpose of this study is to assess the outcome of a muscle sparing, minimally invasive open surgical technique for unstable ribcage injuries after trauma.
- Trial name
- NCT04710602
- Testing
- Minimally invasive surgical fixation of unstable rib cage, Large incision surgical fixation of unstable rib cage.
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Pain
Vital Capacity in Ultrasound Guided Serratus Plane Block in ED Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures
I. Background: Patients with multiple rib fractures are challenging from both pulmonary and analgesia perspectives. Adequate pain management is essential in prevention of complications secondary to decreased inspiratory volume.
- Trial name
- NCT04530149
- Testing
- Acetaminophen, Bupivacain, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Antonios Likourezos
Rib Fractures, Thoracic Injuries
Ultrasound for Diagnosing Costochondral Joint Separation
This study aims to evaluate the diagnostic effectiveness of ultrasound in detecting costochondral joint separation in patients with blunt thoracic trauma.
- Trial name
- NCT06766721
- Testing
- Ultrasound (USG)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Caner İşevi, MD
Rib Fracture, Rib Fracture Multiple
Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Cryoneurolysis to Treat Pain Following Thoracic Trauma
Thoracic trauma frequently involve rib fractures which can be very painful for 2-3 months. Unfortunately, pain is not simply a "symptom" of the injuries, but a significant cause of additional medical problems: pain causes people…
- Trial name
- NCT06069154
- Testing
- Cryoneurolysis, Local anesthetic peripheral nerve block
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Diego
Rib Fractures, Respiratory Complication
Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) Therapy in Trauma Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures
To determine the efficacy of oscillatory positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) therapy on patients admitted through the trauma service line for rib fractures, as compared to incentive spirometry (IS).
- Trial name
- NCT04100512
- Testing
- Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Device, Incentive spirometry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Poudre Valley Health System
Chest Trauma, Rib Fractures
Acupuncture for Blunt Chest Trauma
Introduction: Chest blunt trauma accounts in up to 65% of polytrauma patients. In patients with 0-2 rib fracture, the treatment is relatively limited to oral pain killer and breathing exercise.
- Trial name
- NCT04318496
- Testing
- Press Tack Acupuncture
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Multiple Rib Fractures, Isolated Blunt Thoracic Trauma
GNRI and PNI for Predicting Short-Term Outcomes in Older Adults With Multiple Rib Fractures
This prospective observational cohort study will evaluate whether the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) and Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) can predict short-term clinical outcomes in adults aged 65 years or older with…
- Trial name
- NCT07823712
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 294 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Rib Fractures, Blunt Chest Trauma
Effectiveness of an Innovative Chest Stabilizer in Rib Fracture Treatment: Impact on Respiratory Function, Complications, and Clinical Outcomes
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative, non-invasive chest stabilizer in patients with multiple rib fractures caused by blunt chest trauma.
- Conditions
- Rib Fractures, Blunt Chest Trauma, Thoracic Injuries, Pulmonary Complications
- Trial name
- NCT07238582
- Testing
- Standard Analgesic Therapy, Innovative Chest Stabilizer
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Caner İşevi, MD
Rib Fractures
Early Percutaneous Cryoablation for Pain Control After Rib Fractures Among Elderly Patients
The purpose of this study is to provide long-term pain control for elderly patients with rib fractures in order to minimize their risk of complications and return them to baseline functional capacity
- Trial name
- EPERC (NCT04482582)
- Testing
- Cryoneurolysis, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 127 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Trauma, Flail Chest
Operative Treatment of Unstable Thoracic Cage Injuries and Chest Wall Deformity in Trauma
The purpose of this prospective controlled study is to determine whether surgical management of unstable thoracic cage injuries and chest wall deformity in trauma reduces the need for and the time spent on ventilator compared to…
- Conditions
- Trauma, Flail Chest, Rib Fractures, Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT02132416
- Testing
- NSAID, Opioids, Thoracic Epidural anaesthesia
- Where
- 2 sites in Sweden
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Rib Fractures, Serratus Anterior Plane Block
Comparison of the Analgesic Efficacy of Serratus Anterior Plane Block and Intercostal Block
More than 50% of patients presenting with chest trauma experience rib fractures and these rib fractures are associated with significant morbidity, mortality, and long-term disability.
- Conditions
- Rib Fractures, Serratus Anterior Plane Block, Erector Spinae Plane Block, Acute Pain
- Trial name
- NCT05160155
- Testing
- Serratus Anterior Plane Block, Intercostal Block
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Atatürk Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Pain Management Improvement
Rib Fracture Cryoanalgesia
Rib fractures lead to poor patient outcomes and even death 3. Data suggests effective pain management is crucial to obtain favorable outcomes 4, 5Current outpatient treatment modalities are limited to oral or topical medications…
- Trial name
- NCT06093776
- Testing
- ioveraº system
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Methodist Health System
Rib Fractures, Pain, Acute
Blue Light as an Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Strategy in Thoracic Trauma
The main goal of this clinical trial is to learn if light therapy improves pain and inflammation in adults with painful rib fractures.
- Trial name
- BLAASTT (NCT06626334)
- Testing
- Bright Blue Light, Bright Full-Spectrum (White) Light, Usual Ambient Light
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- Rebecca E Kotcher, MD