Chest strap for broken ribs
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a new chest strap (stabilizer) that may help people with broken ribs breathe better and recover with fewer complications. You will be asked to wear the strap and do breathing exercises to see if it improves your lung function and reduces pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have at least 3 broken ribs from a blunt injury (like a fall or car accident).
- Your chest pain is at least 5 on a 0–10 scale (at rest, when breathing deeply, or when moving).
- You can take deep breaths and blow into a machine to measure your breathing.
- You are medically stable and able to give written consent.
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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