Costal Fracture Assessment for Relief and Enhancement of Quality of Life
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorOspedali Riuniti Trieste
About this trial
This study explores the impact of rib fractures on patient well-being and quality of life, aiming to identify effective interventions for pain relief and functional improvement. It investigates the long-term outcomes of conservative treatment for rib fractures, analyzing factors such as analgesic therapy, hospitalization duration, and respiratory infection rates. Anticipated results include a comprehensive assessment of patient quality of life and the potential translational implications for healthcare practice. Furthermore, the study aims to inform healthcare resource optimization, potentially guiding treatment decisions and improving patient outcomes within the National Health Service.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Patients with rib fractures
Disqualifiers
cognitive impairment
chronic pain due to pathologic fractures
active cancer
Trial population
all patients with rib fractures matching inclusion and exclusion criteria will be involved in the study
Trial design
Design model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Survey
Other interventionAll patients will be asked to complete a survey at 1, 2, 4, 12 and 24 weeks from the trauma to assess their quality of life
Pain management
Other interventionAll patients will be asked about their pain management at 1, 2, 4, 12 and 24 weeks from the trauma to assess if they are under medication and what kind of medication are they taking
Treatment groups
950 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment groupGroup A: Patients with rib fractures2 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Ability to achieve daily living activities (yes/no)
the ability to achieve daily living activities will be measured using a specific survey
Time frame
1, 2, 4, 12 and 24 weeks from the traumaSecondary outcomes
1
Pain killers assumption
evaluation of pain killers assumption (yes/no)
Time frame
1, 2, 4, 12 and 24 weeks from the trauma2
Respiratory infection rate
Incidence of respiratory infection in patients with rib fractures
Time frame
1, 2, 4, 12 and 24 weeks from the trauma3
Lenght of stay
Lenght of hospitalization in days
Time frame
to 2 years after the traumaSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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