Comparing mixed reality vs ultrasound for rib fracture surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests using a mixed reality headset to locate broken ribs during surgery, compared to the standard ultrasound method. It aims to see which technique helps surgeons place screws more accurately.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have at least 3 broken ribs that need surgery to stabilize them.
- You do not have a bleeding disorder that has not been treated.
- You do not have osteoporosis or broken bones caused by disease.
- You are not in respiratory failure or unstable enough to need emergency surgery.
- You are willing and able to give written consent to be in the study.
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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