Breathing exercises to improve oxygenation after 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 investigates the effects of deep breathing exercises and incentive spirometry on patients with rib fractures to improve oxygenation and prevent complications such as atelectasis. Patients admitted to the intensive care unit due to rib fractures will be randomized into two groups, one receiving breathing exercises with spirometry and the other with a deep breathing method. The goal is to enhance lung function and reduce the risk of respiratory failure and other morbidities associated with rib fractures. By focusing on lung hygiene and oxygenation, the study aims to improve patient outcomes during recovery.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who developed rib fractures due to thoracic trauma

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who are unconscious
* Patients with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma
* Patients with an Injury Severity Score (ISS) ≥ 16
* Patients who require mechanical ventilation

Where it's running

• Samsun University
  Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: özgür kömürcü
• Email: zgrkom@gmail.com
• Phone: 90 5055273180

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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.