RIB FRACTURES

This study tests a new portable chest X-ray machine that takes moving images (15 frames per second) right at the bedside in the ICU. Researchers want to see if it gives doctors better information about lung and diaphragm function compared to standard X-rays. About 230 adults with…

This study tests a method called cryoneurolysis, which uses a small tool to freeze the nerves that cause pain from broken ribs. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and can reduce pain and complications. 24 adults with broken ribs will receive this treatment alongside…

This study looks at two low-dose medicines—dexmedetomidine and ketamine—to see which one works better for pain, diaphragm function, and inflammation in people with three or more broken ribs who are treated without surgery. About 60 adults aged 18-65 with severe pain will receive …

This study tests if freezing the nerves between the ribs (cryoablation) provides better pain control a week later than a standard numbing catheter placed near the spine. About 48 adults with multiple broken ribs will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The main goa…

This study looks at whether a continuous nerve block (CINB) plus standard pain medicine works better than standard medicine alone for people with multiple broken ribs. About 180 adults with at least two rib fractures will take part. The goal is to see if the nerve block shortens …

This study looks at two simple breathing methods—deep breathing exercises and using a spirometer (a device that measures how much you breathe in)—to see which one helps people with broken ribs get more oxygen. About 104 people with rib fractures from chest injuries will take part…

This study tests whether bright blue light therapy can reduce pain and inflammation in adults with painful rib fractures. About 75 hospitalized adults will be randomly assigned to receive blue light, white light, or usual lighting for 4 hours each morning for up to 3 days, in add…