Clinical trials
Rib Fractures clinical trials
Below are recruiting rib fractures clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 18 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06069154Enrolling by invitation
Freezing nerves for rib fracture pain
This study tests a procedure called cryoneurolysis, which uses cold to temporarily freeze nerves near broken ribs to relieve pain. It is for adults who have 1 to 6 recently broken ribs with at least moderate pain and are already getting a nerve block injection.
La Jolla, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05748366Recruiting
Ultrasound-guided pain block for broken ribs
This trial tests an ultrasound-guided nerve pain block (in the serratus anterior area) to help relieve pain from one side of recently broken ribs. If it works well, it may reduce how much IV pain medicine or opioid tablets you need while you recover.
York, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04928300RecruitingPhase 3
Low-dose pain medicine vs saline for broken ribs
This Phase 3 study tests whether low-dose dexmedetomidine (a calming/pain-related medicine used during anesthesia or ICU care) works better than normal saline to reduce hard-to-control rib fracture pain. It may help people with multiple broken ribs who still have significant pain despite other treatments.
Asyut, AssuitAges 18–65 - NCT05146986Recruiting
RibFix versus usual non-surgical care for broken ribs
This trial compares a rib-fix surgery system (RibFix Blu) to non-surgical treatment for certain broken ribs. It looks at which approach helps people heal better and recover with less ongoing trouble after the injury.
Sydney, New South WalesAges 18 years+ - NCT05642026RecruitingPhase 4
Continuous nerve block for pain from multiple broken ribs
This study tests a continuous nerve block—a numbing medicine delivered near the nerves—to reduce pain from rib fractures. It may help people with two or more broken ribs manage pain more effectively while recovering.
Lexington, KentuckyAges 18 years+ - NCT05865327Recruiting
Nerve freezing for rib-fracture pain using ultrasound guidance
This trial tests whether freezing a specific nerve (a “cryoneurolysis” treatment) through a catheter can better control pain from traumatic rib fractures. It’s offered to adults who have rib fractures soon after hospital admission and can use a pain control method called patient-controlled regional analgesia.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18–100 - NCT06222333Recruiting
Breathing exercise for broken ribs
This trial tests a simple breathing exercise to help people with a broken rib or chest injury heal better. It focuses on those who have only a chest injury and no other serious problems.
KastamonuAges 18–100 - NCT06853002Recruiting
Breathing exercises and spirometry after rib fracture
This trial tests whether deep breathing exercises and using an incentive spirometer can help people recover from rib fractures caused by chest injury. It aims to improve breathing and prevent lung problems.
SamsunAges 18–80 - NCT07485829Recruiting
Rib fracture repair with RibFix Titan system
This trial tests a titanium rib fixation system to see how well it stabilizes broken ribs or rib cuts (osteotomies) during healing. It may be an option if you need surgery to fix rib fractures.
Indianapolis, IndianaAges 18 years+ - NCT05415384Recruiting
Cryotherapy plus surgery for broken ribs
This trial tests whether adding cryotherapy (freezing treatment to the injury area) to standard surgery for broken, displaced ribs can improve recovery. It’s for adults with multiple broken ribs who are getting a surgical stabilization procedure soon after injury.
Winston-Salem, North CarolinaAges 18–80 - NCT07145346Enrolling by invitationPhase 4
Suzetrigine for pain relief after multiple rib fractures
This trial tests a new medicine, suzetrigine, for managing acute pain in adults who have broken three or more ribs from a blunt injury. It aims to see if this painkiller works well and is safe for you.
Orange, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06347874RecruitingPhase 4
Cryo for broken ribs study
This study tests a cold therapy treatment (cryo) for people who have broken two or more ribs. It may help manage pain and improve recovery.
Minneapolis, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07032766Recruiting
Nerve block for pain from broken ribs
This study tests if a nerve block called a serratus anterior plane block (a type of numbing injection) can help manage pain from broken ribs. It is for people coming to the ER with at least 2 broken ribs on one side, who will likely be admitted to the hospital.
The Bronx, New YorkAges 18 years+ - NCT07069101Recruiting
Pain relief methods for broken ribs
This study compares two nerve block techniques to see which provides better pain relief and breathing function for people with multiple rib fractures on one side of the chest.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 21–65 - NCT05976256Recruiting
Kinesio tape for new shoulder or chest injuries
This trial looks at whether kinesio tape (elastic therapeutic tape) helps pain and movement after a fresh shoulder or chest wall injury. It’s designed for certain types of rib, collarbone, or shoulder joint injuries when the injury happened very recently.
AmsterdamAges 18 years+ - NCT07308587Recruiting
Nerve pain after chest tube for broken ribs
This study looks at nerve pain that can happen after a chest tube is placed to treat broken ribs from an injury. The goal is to understand how common it is and how it affects recovery, so doctors can better support patients.
Toronto, OntarioAges 18 years+ - NCT07493473Recruiting
Comparing two injections for rib fracture pain
This trial tests two different numbing injections for people with broken ribs on one side of the chest. The goal is to find which injection works better to reduce pain without the need for a breathing machine.
Zagazig, Sharqia ProvinceAges 21–60 - NCT06538376Recruiting
New portable chest X-ray for ICU patients
This study tests a new portable chest X-ray that can be used in the ICU to check for problems like fluid in the lungs, trouble breathing, or swallowing issues. It is designed to help doctors see these problems more easily without moving you to the radiology department.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+
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Rib Fractures trials by state
Studies with a site anywhere in these states.
Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for rib fractures?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 18 recruiting rib fractures studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a rib fractures trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a rib fractures trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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