Breathing exercises for patients with rib fractures

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• Kastamonu University
  Kastamonu, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: İsmail Dal, MD
• Email: drismaildal@gmail.com
• Phone: +905446533224

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.