TerminatedNot Applicable

Effects of Using the Duracore Splinting Device on Patient Outcomes Related to Chest Trauma

Stopped: Limited resources

United States8 participantsStarted 2020-12-04

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to use the Duracore splinting device to measure lung capacities of patients with rib fractures in control and experimental groups to determine if lung capacities improve with the splint.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion: * Adult patient admitted to the trauma service at Penrose Hospital * Willing and able to comply with all requirements of the study * Active diagnosis of rib fractures * Male or female 18 years and older * Able to provide written informed consent to participate in the study * Must be physically able to don and use the splinting device independently without assistance. Exclusion: * \<18 years old * History of pulmonary disease, lobectomy, or lung transplant * Current smoker of tobacco products * Diagnosis of flail chest * Pregnant Women * Prisoners * Cognitively Impaired; must be alert and oriented x 3

What they're measuring

FVC Change

Timeframe: 3 days of consistent measuring and a final measurement 24 hours prior to expected discharge

FEV1 Change

Timeframe: 3 days of consistent measuring and a final measurement 24 hours prior to expected discharge

FEV1 Percent Change

Timeframe: 3 days of consistent measuring and a final measurement 24 hours prior to expected discharge

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04909463

SponsorCommonSpirit Health

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-07-30

Results submitted2024-07-11

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