NCT06853002

Brief Summary

Chest trauma patients constitute approximately 10-15% of all traffic accidents. Many complications may occur after chest trauma, including rib fracture, pneumothorax, hemothorax, lung contusion, flail chest, atelectasis, respiratory failure and even death. Atelectasis is the most common of these complications. This study planned to investigate the effects of spirometry and deep breathing exercises on oxygenation after rib fracture.

Trial Health

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Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
104

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
6mo left

Started Feb 2025

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress72%
Feb 2025Nov 2026

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 15, 2025

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 18, 2025

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 28, 2025

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 15, 2026

Expected
2 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2026

Last Updated

March 16, 2026

Status Verified

March 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

1.6 years

First QC Date

February 18, 2025

Last Update Submit

March 13, 2026

Conditions

Rib FracturesOxygenation

Keywords

Rib FracturesBreathing exercisesPostoperative complications

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Breathing exercise in rib fractures

    Comparison of the effects of spirometry and deep breathing exercise on oxygenation levels in patients with rib fractures

    3 day

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Breathing exercise on intensive care unit time

    7 days

Study Arms (2)

Group S

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Spirometer group

Other: Breathing exercise with spirometry

Group D

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Deep breathing exercise group

Other: Breathing exercise with deep breathing method

Interventions

Breathing exercise with spirometryOTHER

Breathing exercise with spirometry

Group S
Breathing exercise with deep breathing methodOTHER

Breathing exercise with deep breathing method

Group D

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 80 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients who developed rib fractures due to thoracic trauma

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients who are unconscious
  • Patients with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma
  • Patients with an Injury Severity Score (ISS) ≥ 16
  • Patients who require mechanical ventilation

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Samsun University

Samsun, 55200, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Related Publications (3)

  • Renault JA, Costa-Val R, Rosseti MB, Houri Neto M. Comparison between deep breathing exercises and incentive spirometry after CABG surgery. Rev Bras Cir Cardiovasc. 2009 Apr-Jun;24(2):165-72. doi: 10.1590/s0102-76382009000200012.

    PMID: 19768295BACKGROUND

  • Witt CE, Bulger EM. Comprehensive approach to the management of the patient with multiple rib fractures: a review and introduction of a bundled rib fracture management protocol. Trauma Surg Acute Care Open. 2017 Jan 5;2(1):e000064. doi: 10.1136/tsaco-2016-000064. eCollection 2017.

    PMID: 29766081BACKGROUND

  • Hu L, Hua Y, Wang L, Mao Z, Jia X, Lei Z, Chang D, Cheng W. Effect of Short-term Deep Breathing Exercises on Perioperative Anxiety and Pain in Pediatric Orthopedic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Perianesth Nurs. 2025 Feb;40(1):69-75. doi: 10.1016/j.jopan.2024.03.009. Epub 2024 Jul 9.

    PMID: 38980240BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Rib FracturesPostoperative Complications

Interventions

Breathing Exercises

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Fractures, BoneWounds and InjuriesThoracic InjuriesPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mind-Body TherapiesComplementary TherapiesTherapeuticsExercise Movement TechniquesPhysical Therapy Modalities

Study Officials

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    Samsun University

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

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CONTACT

90 5055273180zgrkom@gmail.com

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 18, 2025

First Posted

February 28, 2025

Study Start

February 15, 2025

Primary Completion (Estimated)

September 15, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

November 1, 2026

Last Updated

March 16, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

TU(1)