New study investigates hidden nerve pain after chest tube insertion

NCT ID NCT07308587

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study follows 100 adults who had a chest tube placed after breaking their ribs. Researchers want to learn how many develop long-term nerve pain (intercostal neuralgia) and how it affects their quality of life. The goal is to better understand this complication and improve future care.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

    RECRUITING

    Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M5, Canada

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