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New treatment option for Rib Fractures
Official title Blue Light as an Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Strategy in Thoracic Trauma
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06626334
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The main goal of this clinical trial is to learn if light therapy improves pain and inflammation in adults with painful rib fractures. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Does bright blue light therapy in addition to standard pain treatments improve pain with breathing in adults with painful rib fractures?
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
You may be able to join if
- Age greater than or equal to 18 years
- Admitted to a single large academic level I trauma center (Presbyterian/Montefiore hospital) within the first 48 hours of traumatic injury
- Greater than or equal to 1 acute rib fracture
- Pain related to rib fracture(s), by one or more of the following criteria: 1. Pain \>/= 4/10 at rest, 2. Pain \>/= 4/10 with incentive spirometer...
- Anticipated length of stay greater than or equal to 48 hours
You likely can't join if
- Mechanical ventilation\ or non-invasive positive pressure ventilation administered for respiratory insufficiency prior to the time of informed consent
- Delirium (positive CAM screening) at the time of informed consent
- Ocular trauma, which may interfere with the mechanism of action
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) or history of TBI or stroke, which may interfere with the mechanism of action
- Splenectomy upon admission or history of splenectomy, which may interfere with the mechanism of action
- History of significant ocular dysfunction\ \ (i.e., macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts), which may interfere with the mechanism of action
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age greater than or equal to 18 years
- Admitted to a single large academic level I trauma center (Presbyterian/Montefiore hospital) within the first 48 hours of traumatic injury
- Greater than or equal to 1 acute rib fracture
- Pain related to rib fracture(s), by one or more of the following criteria: 1. Pain \>/= 4/10 at rest, 2. Pain \>/= 4/10 with incentive spirometer (IS) use, and/or 3. Inspiratory volume \< 1000 cc
- Anticipated length of stay greater than or equal to 48 hours
- Alert, with capacity to provide informed consent
- Mechanical ventilation\ or non-invasive positive pressure ventilation administered for respiratory insufficiency prior to the time of informed consent
- Delirium (positive CAM screening) at the time of informed consent
- Ocular trauma, which may interfere with the mechanism of action
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) or history of TBI or stroke, which may interfere with the mechanism of action
- Splenectomy upon admission or history of splenectomy, which may interfere with the mechanism of action
- History of significant ocular dysfunction\ \ (i.e., macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts), which may interfere with the mechanism of action
- History of cataract surgery, due to the possibility of blue light filtering intraocular lens placement
- History of bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, which could increase the risk of an adverse reaction to light exposure (i.e., acute mania)
- History of dementia, which would compromise the reliability of pain intensity and delirium measures
- Or other condition in which a patient cannot open eyes to receive light intervention or report a pain score \ \ Myopia, hyperopia, and/or astigmatism corrected for with contact lenses or spectacle corrective eyeglasses...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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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. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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