Ultrasound spots hidden rib fractures, may change surgery plans
NCT ID NCT07338617
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding an ultrasound to a CT scan can find more rib cartilage fractures than a CT scan alone. Researchers will follow 100 adults with chest injuries to see if finding these hidden fractures changes treatment, such as whether surgery is needed. Participants will be checked at 1, 3, and 12 months for pain, healing, and lung function.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 100 people
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- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Jan 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Patients treated at the Department of Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Trauma patients (≥18 years) treated at the Department of Surgery, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, where CT has shown at least one recent injury to the chest wall. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with injuries resulting from CPR, severe head injury, spinal injury, and neurological or musculoskeletal disease affecting chest mobility will be excluded.
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