Rib cage reshaping surgery for lower chest prominence
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests a surgery to reshape the lower front of the rib cage for people who feel their ribs stick out too much. The surgery uses small plates to hold the new shape. The study will check how well it works and if it improves how people feel about their body.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old, or older if your bones are healthy.
- You are bothered by the shape of your lower front ribs and want to change it.
- You have had a CT scan, a breathing test, and a medical check-up before the surgery.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or lower.
- You are willing to come back for follow-up visits for a year after the surgery.
- You do not have serious bone, lung, or blood problems, and you are not pregnant.
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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