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New treatment option for Fracture Rib
Official title Kinesiotaping in Trauma
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05976256
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Rationale: Patients with acute traumatic injury to the shoulder or chest wall in de Emergency Department (ED) usually have intense pain. The patient normally is treated with oral analgesics as standard care and in shoulder injury with a sling.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- ≥18 years
- Acute injury (occurred \<24 hours ago)
- Single shoulder or chest wall injury, which includes one of the following injuries:
- rib fracture
- disruption of the AC-joint Tossy type 1 and 2
You likely can't join if
- Patients younger than 18 years
- Incapacitated persons
- Refusal of participation
- Intubation indication
- Decrease of Consciousness
- Hemodynamic instability
See the full eligibility criteria
- ≥18 years
- Acute injury (occurred \<24 hours ago)
- Single shoulder or chest wall injury, which includes one of the following injuries:
- rib fracture
- disruption of the AC-joint Tossy type 1 and 2
- not or hardly dislocated fracture of the clavicle
- Not or hardly dislocated fracture of the r proximal humeral fracture
- Patients younger than 18 years
- Incapacitated persons
- Refusal of participation
- Intubation indication
- Decrease of Consciousness
- Hemodynamic instability
- 3 or more rib fractures
- Rib fracture rib 1-3
- Indication for surgery
- Hospitalization required
- Presence of a haemo- or pneumothorax with chest drain indication
- Already known with allergy for adhesive tape
- Patients with very thin or loose skin on the applicable body part
- Skin infection/irritation or open wound on the applicable body part
- Patients who do not speak Dutch or English
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Amsterdam, Netherlands. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.