CI

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N/ACompleted· 84 enrolled
Drug / intervention
surgical stabilization +1 moreprocedure
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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The Effect of Early Stabilization of Rib Fractures on Patient-Centered Outcomes: A Randomized Clinical Trial

The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston·interventional·Posted Sep 9, 2019·Updated Apr 2, 2024

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating surgical stabilization and Usual care for Trauma Chest and Rib Fracture Multiple. Completed, enrolled 84 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the usual care alone to usual care plus early surgical stabilization in adult trauma patients who have been admitted with rib fractures, to evaluate for heterogeneity of treatment effect in high risk subgroups and to determine the the impact of multiple rib fractures on post-discharge health status and time to return to work or usual physical activity.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsTrauma Chest, Rib Fracture Multiple
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsNational Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
2020202120222023202420252026
First PostedSep 9, 2019
Enrollment StartFeb 23, 2020
Primary CompletionDec 31, 2022
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.9 yearsPosted 6.8 years ago

Interventions

surgical stabilizationprocedure

Surgical procedure utilizing any commercially available internal rib fixation system

Usual careprocedure

Usual care typically consists of breathing exercises and pain control,often including opioids