Non-invasive breathing support for broken ribs and low oxygen
Part of Injuries & trauma, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial tests if non-invasive breathing support (a mask that helps you breathe) can improve lung healing in people with broken ribs from chest trauma who need extra oxygen. It aims to see if this treatment helps avoid the need for a breathing tube and speeds up recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are older than 18 years.
- You have a chest injury (like from a car crash or fall) that happened less than 5 days ago.
- Your CT scan shows at least 3 broken ribs.
- You need extra oxygen to keep your oxygen levels above 92% or have a specific blood gas test result showing mild to moderate low oxygen levels.
- You are admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).
- You will have a follow-up CT scan of your chest within the first 5 days after the injury.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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