Breathing exercises to improve oxygenation after rib fractures
Comparison Between Deep Breathing Exercises and Incentive Spirometry After Rib Fracture
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.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 104 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Samsun University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Samsun) |
| Trial ID | NCT06853002 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients who have developed rib fractures due to thoracic trauma and are admitted to the intensive care unit.
Not a fit: Patients who are unconscious, have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma, or require mechanical ventilation may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce complications and improve recovery times for patients with rib fractures.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that breathing exercises can effectively prevent postoperative complications, suggesting a potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Samsun
- Samsun University — Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: özgür kömürcü
- Email: zgrkom@gmail.com
- Phone: 90 5055273180
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.