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

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Medical Center of the Rockies

Loveland, Colorado, United States, 80538