RIB FRACTURES

This study is testing a new portable X-ray machine that takes moving pictures of the lungs. It aims to see if this technology is safe and practical to use at the bedside in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and if it gives doctors more useful information than standard chest X-rays. R…

This study is testing which of two pain control methods works better for adults with multiple broken ribs. Researchers will compare freezing the nerves near the ribs (cryoablation) to placing a pain medication catheter in the back. The main goal is to see which method provides be…

This study is testing whether bright blue light therapy can help reduce pain and inflammation in adults hospitalized with painful rib fractures. Researchers will compare blue light to white light and normal hospital lighting, while all participants also receive standard pain trea…

This study compares two pain medications (dexmedetomidine and ketamine) for adults with three or more broken ribs who are not having surgery. Researchers want to see which drug better preserves the strength of the main breathing muscle (the diaphragm) while effectively controllin…

This is a small, early-stage study to see if a new pain relief method is practical for people with broken ribs. The method, called cryoneurolysis, uses extreme cold to temporarily freeze the nerves that send pain signals from the broken ribs. Researchers will enroll 24 patients t…

This study is testing which of two simple breathing exercise methods works better to improve oxygen levels in patients recovering from broken ribs. Researchers will compare using a small handheld device (incentive spirometer) with performing deep breathing exercises without a dev…

This study is testing whether a continuous nerve block can help adults with multiple broken ribs. Researchers will compare the nerve block plus standard pain pills to pain pills alone. They want to see if the nerve block reduces pain, improves breathing, and helps patients leave …