Simple breathing tricks tested for broken rib recovery
NCT ID NCT06853002
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two simple breathing exercises—deep breathing and using a spirometer (a device that measures how much air you breathe in)—to see which one helps people with broken ribs breathe better. The trial will enroll 104 patients with rib fractures from chest trauma. The goal is to find out which exercise improves oxygen levels and reduces time in the intensive care unit.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- breathing exercises and incentive spirometry
- What this could lead to
- If this trial shows one method is better, it could lead to a standard, simple breathing exercise to help people recover faster after a rib fracture.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (104 people) comparing two common techniques. The results may not apply to everyone with rib fractures, and the difference between the methods might be small.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 104 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 80 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who developed rib fractures due to thoracic trauma Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are unconscious * Patients with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma * Patients with an Injury Severity Score (ISS) ≥ 16 * Patients who require mechanical ventilation
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Samsun University
RECRUITINGSamsun, 55200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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