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Surgical and Conservative Treatment in Isolated Minor Rib Fractures

120 participantsStarted 2019-07

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this research is to compare the outcomes of surgical stabilization and conservative treatment in patients with isolated minor rib fractures.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 100 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient age ≥ 20 years old. * Patient was diagnosed with isolated minor rib fractures by thoracic surgeon. * Patient was suitable for both surgical stabilization and conservative treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe trauma associated to other systems. * Pathologic fractures: such as fracture due to metastasis or steroid therapy. * Unconsciousness or disturbed conscious level.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Duration of return to normal activity

Timeframe: 3 months after operation or after injury

Pain score change at 1 week

Timeframe: Change from injury or operation at 1 week

Pain score change at 3 months

Timeframe: Change from injury or operation at 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04104932

SponsorTaipei Medical University Shuang Ho Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2023-07-14

Contact for this trial

Tung-Yu Tiong, MD

+886970747235 dr_tiong@yahoo.com

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Who can participate

Age range

20 Years – 100 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.