Breathing exercises for patients with rib fractures
Can Breathing Exercise Reduce Pulmonary Complications in Rib Fractures: Randomized Prospective Study
This study is testing if breathing exercises can help patients with rib fractures avoid lung problems better than just standard pain treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 62 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kastamonu University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kastamonu) |
| Trial ID | NCT06222333 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of respiratory physiotherapy in patients with rib fractures. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard analgesic treatment or a treatment group receiving additional breathing exercises using triflow for 8 hours a day. The study aims to compare the incidence of pulmonary complications, such as atelectasis and pneumonia, between the two groups. Patients aged 18 to 100 with isolated thoracic injuries will be included in the study, which will take place from April 2024 to April 2025.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 100 with isolated rib fractures occurring within 24 hours.
Not a fit: Patients with pneumothorax, hemothorax requiring intervention, severe injury, or pre-existing respiratory conditions like COPD or asthma may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved recovery and reduced pulmonary complications for patients with rib fractures.
How similar studies have performed: While respiratory physiotherapy is commonly used post-thoracic surgery, its effectiveness specifically for rib fractures remains controversial, indicating this study may provide novel insights.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Isolated thoracic injury within 24 hours * Age between 18-100 Exclusion Criteria: * Pneumothorax and hemothorax requiring intervention at admission * Injury severity index \>16 * COPD, Atshma * Extrathoracic trauma
Where this trial is running
Kastamonu
- Kastamonu University — Kastamonu, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: İsmail Dal, MD
- Email: drismaildal@gmail.com
- Phone: +905446533224
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.