Could a simple drug infusion ease pain and improve breathing after broken ribs?

NCT ID NCT04928300

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study tests two low-dose medicines (dexmedetomidine and ketamine) in 60 adults with three or more broken ribs who are not having surgery. The goal is to see which drug better helps the diaphragm work, reduces pain, and lowers inflammation. Participants will receive one of the drugs through an IV and be monitored for five days.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Assiut university hospital

    RECRUITING

    Asyut, Assuit, Assuit universi, Egypt

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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