Comparison of Mixed Reality and Ultrasound Localization Techniques for Surgical Stabilization of … (NCT07243808) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Mixed Reality and Ultrasound Localization Techniques for Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures
30 participantsStarted 2025-12-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to compare two localization methods used before surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF): mixed reality (MR) and ultrasound-guided.
Main Research Question Before SSRF, does MR help surgeons mark rib fracture locations more accurately (in centimeters) and faster than ultrasound-guided?
Participants After the study ends, all participants will keep follow-up at the thoracic surgery clinic. The team will record wound healing and pain scores for use in the observational study.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Ages 18 to 80 years
. Computed tomography (CT) demonstrates ≥3 rib fractures, and the patient meets indications for surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF).
. Able to understand the study and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
. Uncorrected coagulopathy.
. Known osteoporosis or pathologic fractures.
. Respiratory failure or hemodynamic instability requiring emergent surgery.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Rib fracture localization accuracy (cm)
Timeframe: Intraoperative assessment during the index SSRF procedure (immediately after fracture exposure and before plate fixation).