Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Device for Rib Fractures

Medical Center of the Rockies, Loveland, CO
Rib Fractures+1 More ConditionsOscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Device - Device
Eligibility
18+
All Sexes

Study Summary

This trial compares OPEP therapy to IS in patients admitted for rib fractures.

Eligible Conditions
  • Rib Fractures
  • Respiratory Complications

Treatment Effectiveness

Study Objectives

1 Primary · 0 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 3 times daily, until FVC is >1.5 liters x 4 consecutive tests, or up to 4 weeks

Week 4
Time (hours) to stable forced vital capacity

Trial Safety

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo Group
All patients enrolled in this trial will receive the new treatment.

Trial Design

2 Treatment Groups

Incentive spirometry
1 of 2
Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Device
1 of 2

Active Control

Experimental Treatment

50 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups

Primary Treatment: Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Device · No Placebo Group · N/A

Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Device
Device
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure Device · Intervention Types: Device
Incentive spirometry
Device
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: Incentive spirometry · Intervention Types: Device

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: 3 times daily, until fvc is >1.5 liters x 4 consecutive tests, or up to 4 weeks

Who is running the clinical trial?

Monaghan Medical CorporationUNKNOWN
1 Previous Clinical Trials
150 Total Patients Enrolled
Poudre Valley Health SystemLead Sponsor
15 Previous Clinical Trials
690 Total Patients Enrolled
Julie Dunn, MDPrincipal Investigator - Trauma Research Medical Director
Poudre Valley Health System

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18+ · All Participants · 1 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
You have at least one broken rib.