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RibFx belt arm for Multiple Rib Fractures (RibFx Trial)
RibFx Trial Summary
This trial will help determine if newer, less constricting rib belts are effective in treating patients with rib fractures, compared to no belt at all.
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Trauma
- Traumatic Chest Injury
- Traumatic Injury
- Multiple Trauma
- Rib Fractures
RibFx Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowRibFx Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.RibFx Trial Design
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How many participants is the trial currently accommodating?
"Affirmative. Information published on clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this study is currently recruiting individuals, with the initial posting made on November 28th 2018 and last updated March 31st 2022. The trial requires 50 participants to be enrolled from a singular site."
Is the age cutoff for enrollment in this experiment under 35 years?
"This trial seeks participants between the ages of 18 and 80, with 193 studies aimed at younger individuals and 900 for seniors."
Are there still vacancies available for participation in this clinical trial?
"As evidenced on clinicaltrials.gov, the recruitment process for this medical trial is ongoing with the initial posting of 11/28/2018 and most recent amendment occurring 3/31/2022."
Who is eligible to take part in this research?
"To be eligible for this experiment, patients must have sustained rib fractures and fall within the age range of 18-80. Altogether, 50 individuals are being enrolled in the trial."
What are the major goals of this research endeavor?
"This 4 week clinical trial seeks to reduce the amount of narcotic/opioid medication needed for rib fracture patients. Additionally, it will assess hospital and intensive care unit stays as well as patient-reported respiratory health via a COPD Assessment Test (CAT). The CAT comprises 8 questions that are rated from 0 (best) up to 5 (worst), with an overall score calculated at the end."
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