Nerve pain after chest tube for broken ribs
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You had broken ribs from an accident or injury.
- You had a chest tube or pigtail tube placed during your hospital stay for that injury.
- You do not have a spinal cord injury.
- You do not have a traumatic brain injury.
- You can complete follow-up calls or visits (for example, no language barrier and have access to a phone).
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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