Chest stabilizer for broken ribs after blunt injury
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a chest stabilizer device to see if it helps people with broken ribs breathe better and have fewer complications. If you have at least three broken ribs from a blunt injury (like a car crash or fall) and significant pain, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 80 years old
- You had a blunt injury to your chest (not a penetrating injury like a stab wound) with at least 3 broken ribs seen on a scan
- Your pain level is 5 or higher on a 0–10 scale at rest, when taking a deep breath, or when moving
- You are able to do breathing tests and are medically stable enough to take part
- You have not had surgery to fix your broken ribs, do not have a serious lung infection, and do not need a breathing machine
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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