Status:
UNKNOWN
Oscillating Positive Expiratory Pressure (OPEP) Therapy in Trauma Patients With Multiple Rib Fractures
Lead Sponsor:
Poudre Valley Health System
Collaborating Sponsors:
Monaghan Medical Corporation
Conditions:
Rib Fractures
Respiratory Complication
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
To determine the efficacy of oscillatory positive expiratory pressure (OPEP) therapy on patients admitted through the trauma service line for rib fractures, as compared to incentive spirometry (IS).
Detailed Description
Patients identified through screening procedures to fit the inclusion criteria will be approached, within 48 hours of floor admission, to participate in the study. Once written informed consent is obt...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Greater than or equal to 18 years old
- Greater than or equal to 1 Rib Fracture
- Admitted to trauma services at Medical Center of the Rockies (MCR).
Exclusion
- Less than 18 years old
- Any physical injury that creates inability to functionally use devices
- Adults unable to consent or cooperate due to
- Dementia
- Confusion
- On ventilator support
- Moderate to severe Traumatic brain injury (Glasgow Coma Scale \< 12)
- Cervical spinal cord injury
- Women who are pregnant
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 21 2019
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
October 31 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04100512
Start Date
October 21 2019
End Date
October 31 2023
Last Update
December 19 2022
Active Locations (1)
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Medical Center of the Rockies
Loveland, Colorado, United States, 80538