Comparing two injections for rib fracture pain
Part of Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests two different numbing injections for people with broken ribs on one side of the chest. The goal is to find which injection works better to reduce pain without the need for a breathing machine.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 60 years old.
- You have at least two broken ribs on one side of your chest.
- Your BMI is less than 35.
- You are awake and able to give consent.
- You do not have a head injury or 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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