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Rib Fractures clinical trials and research

• 7Clinical trials
• 4Countries

Newest Rib Fractures clinical trials

All recruiting trials (7)

• Breathing exercises to improve oxygenation after rib fractures

  This study tests whether breathing exercises can help patients with rib fractures breathe better and avoid complications while they recover in the intensive care unit.

  Recruiting Samsun University · Samsun · NCT06853002

• Using portable dynamic chest X-ray in the ICU

  This study is testing a new portable chest X-ray system in the ICU to see if it can give better pictures of lung movement and function compared to regular X-rays and CT scans for critically ill patients.

  Recruiting Brigham and Women's Hospital · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT06538376

• Cryoablation for pain relief in rib fractures

  This study tests if a freezing treatment for nerve pain can help people with multiple rib fractures feel better than the usual pain management method.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, Minnesota · NCT06347874

• Breathing exercises for patients with rib fractures

  This study is testing if breathing exercises can help patients with rib fractures avoid lung problems better than just standard pain treatment.

  Recruiting Kastamonu University · Kastamonu · NCT06222333

• Freezing Nerves to Relieve Pain from Rib Fractures

  This study is testing if freezing the nerves can help people with rib fractures feel less pain compared to a fake treatment.

  Recruiting Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre · Toronto, Ontario · NCT05865327

• Efficacy of continuous intercostal nerve block for patients with multiple rib fractures

  This study is testing if a continuous intercostal nerve block can provide better pain relief for people with multiple rib fractures compared to standard pain management options.

  Recruiting Phase 4 University of Kentucky · Lexington, Kentucky · NCT05642026

• Comparing low dose dexmedetomidine and ketamine for pain management in patients with multiple rib fractures

  This study is testing whether low dose dexmedetomidine or ketamine works better for managing pain in patients with multiple rib fractures while they are in the ICU.

  Recruiting Phase 3 Assiut University · Asyut, Assuit · NCT04928300

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How many Rib Fractures clinical trials are recruiting right now?

7, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 4 countries. The most sites are in United States (3 trials), Turkey (Türkiye) (2 trials), Egypt (1 trial), Canada (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 2, Phase 3: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

How do I join one?

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