Effect of age and injury severity on outcomes after rib fracture surgery
Investigation of the Effect of Age and Injury Severity on Short-term Intra-hospital Outcomes After Surgical Stabilized Rib Fractures
University Hospital Muenster · NCT06464302
This study tests how rib fracture surgery affects recovery in hospitalized patients, especially looking at how age and injury severity impact their outcomes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 700 (estimated) |
| Ages | 0 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital Muenster (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Münster, NRW) |
| Trial ID | NCT06464302 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how surgical stabilization of rib fractures affects short-term clinical outcomes in hospitalized patients. It focuses on measuring factors such as mortality, duration on mechanical ventilation, and length of stay in the intensive care unit and hospital. Additionally, the study examines how patient age and overall injury severity influence these outcomes. The hypothesis is that older patients with more severe injuries will experience worse outcomes following surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients at the University Hospital Muenster with coded serial rib fractures treated between 2019 and 2023.
Not a fit: Patients with pathological rib fractures due to suspected malignancy will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve understanding of how to optimize treatment for rib fractures in older patients or those with severe injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored surgical stabilization of rib fractures, but the specific focus on age and injury severity in this context may provide novel insights.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of the University Hospital Muenster * Coded serial rib fractures (ICD S22.4 and S22.5) * Treatment for the rib fractures between 2019 and 2023 Exclusion Criteria: * pathological rib fractures (due to suspected malignancy)
Where this trial is running
Münster, NRW
- Department for trauma, hand and reconstructive surgery, University hospital Muenster — Münster, NRW, Germany (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Michael D Huelskamp, Dr. med.
- Email: Michael.Huelskamp@ukmuenster.de
- Phone: 0049 (0)251 83 51786
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.
Conditions: Rib Fractures, Rib Trauma, Rib Fracture Multiple, Thorax, Fracture, Surgical stabilisation of rib fractures