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High-tech goggles vs. sound waves: which marks broken ribs better?

NCT ID NCT07243808

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study compares two methods—mixed reality goggles and ultrasound—to help surgeons mark exactly where ribs are broken before surgery. About 30 adults with three or more broken ribs will take part. The goal is to see which method is more accurate and faster.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 30 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Oct 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Hospitalized adults 18-80 years with CT-confirmed ≥3 rib fractures who meet indications for surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) at participating thoracic surgery services. Participants are managed under routine care and, as part of preoperative planning, receive both mixed reality (MR) and ultrasound surface marking to enable within-subject accuracy comparisons. Enrollment is prospective (non-probability sampling). Key exclusions include uncorrected coagulopathy, known osteoporosis or pathologic fractures, and respiratory failure or hemodynamic instability requiring emergent surgery.

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Ages 18 to 80 years 2. Computed tomography (CT) demonstrates ≥3 rib fractures, and the patient meets indications for surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF). 3. Able to understand the study and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Uncorrected coagulopathy. 2. Known osteoporosis or pathologic fractures. 3. Respiratory failure or hemodynamic instability requiring emergent surgery. 4. Declines to participate or withdraws consent.

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Conditions

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bone fracture

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Surgical stabilization of rib fracture

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