NCT02487264

Brief Summary

A retrospective analysis of all patient presenting with multiple rib fractures to the emergency room of Penn State Hershey Medical Center between 2010-2012. Patient demographics, cause of fracture, outcomes, chronic medical conditions, vital signs, length of stay, pain levels and treatment, and sequelae will be recorded and analyzed.

Trial Health

100
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
921

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2013

Longer than P75 for all trials

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2013

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 5, 2015

Completed
3 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 1, 2015

Completed
1.3 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 30, 2016

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 14, 2017

Completed
Last Updated

June 20, 2018

Status Verified

June 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

3.4 years

First QC Date

April 5, 2015

Last Update Submit

June 19, 2018

Conditions

Rib FractureTrauma

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Types and treatment of Rib Fractures

    * Characteristics of the fracture (unilateral versus bilateral and multiple versus single) * Pain management used for the rib fracture including pain interventions, medications and all pain scores

    Past 4 years

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • sequelae and complications from rib fractures

    Past 4 years

  • Pain levels

    Past 4 years

  • Patient Characteristics

    past 4 years

  • Current patient quality of life as assessed by telephone survey

    past 4 years

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

All patients presenting during 2010-2012 with multiple rib fractures to PSHMC emergency department

You may qualify if:

  • must have above and be notated in our medical record

You may not qualify if:

  • missing data

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rib FracturesWounds and Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Fractures, BoneThoracic Injuries

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
CASE ONLY
Time Perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 5, 2015

First Posted

July 1, 2015

Study Start

June 1, 2013

Primary Completion

October 30, 2016

Study Completion

December 14, 2017

Last Updated

June 20, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-06