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Rib Fracture

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Clinical Trial Landscape

Clinical Trials for Rib Fracture

9 trials tracked for Rib Fracture: 3 in phase 3 or 4 and 3 with published results. The most-cited published study has 203 citations.

9Trials tracked
3Phase 3 & 4
0Recruiting
3With published results
Phase distribution
Phase 4 3 Phase 2 1 Other / NA 5
  1. Phase 4 Dexmedotomidine for Acute Pain Control in Patients With Multiple Rib FracturesRandomized Controlled Trial Completed · 203 cited
  2. Phase 4 Ketamine Infusion Therapy for the Management of Acute Pain in Adult Rib Fracture Patients Completed · 77 cited
  3. Phase 4 Trial of Injected Liposomal Bupivacaine vs Bupivacaine Infusion After Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures Completed · 10 cited
  4. Phase 2 Intercostal Liposomal Bupivacaine for the Management of Blunt Chest Wall Trauma Completed
  5. N/A A Retrospective Review of Rib Fracture Pain Management at a London Major Trauma Centre Completed
  6. N/A Clinical Study of the U-Plate Fracture Repair System to Treat Rib Fractures Completed
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  1. N/A Comparative Evaluation of External Chest Wall Fixator Treatment Effectiveness in Patients With Rib Fractures Completed
  2. N/A Early Percutaneous Cryoablation for Pain Control After Rib Fractures Among Elderly Patients Completed
  3. N/A Treatment of Adult Traumatic Rib Fractures With Percutaneous Cryoneurolysis Completed

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Intercostal nerve cryoablation reduces opioid use and ICU stay compared to surgical stabilization alone in rib fracture patients
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Meta-analysis
Intercostal nerve cryoablation reduces opioid use and ICU stay compared to surgical stabilization alone in rib fracture patients Freezing rib nerves may lower pain medicine needs and shorten hospital stays for broken ribs
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated intercostal nerve cryoablation versus surgical stabilization alone in adult patients with…
A new analysis suggests freezing rib nerves could reduce pain medicine use and shorten hospital time for adults with broken ribs, though mor…
Jun 1, 2026
Single-shot regional anesthesia likely reduces early pain and opioid use in rib fracture patients
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Meta-analysis
Single-shot regional anesthesia likely reduces early pain and opioid use in rib fracture patients Can a single nerve block ease the agony of broken ribs?
A systematic review and network meta-analysis of 738 adult rib fracture patients found that single-shot regional anesthesia (SSRA) technique…
A targeted nerve block can cut pain sharply in the first hours after broken ribs and reduce opioid needs, a review of 738 patients shows.
Apr 2, 2026
AI assistance improves rib fracture detection sensitivity and reduces diagnostic time in adults
Radiology & Imaging Meta-analysis
AI assistance improves rib fracture detection sensitivity and reduces diagnostic time in adults AI assistance may help doctors spot rib fractures faster on scans, review finds
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 20 studies in adults found AI assistance was associated with improved diagnostic sensitivity (mean …
AI assistance helps doctors spot rib fractures faster on scans, cutting diagnosis time by nearly two minutes, though study quality remains l…
Apr 2, 2026