Comparison of Mixed Reality and Ultrasound Localization Techniques for Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures
NCT ID: NCT07243808
Last Updated: 2025-11-24
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
30 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2025-12-01
2027-10-29
Brief Summary
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Main Research Question Before SSRF, does MR help surgeons mark rib fracture locations more accurately (in centimeters) and faster than ultrasound-guided?
Participants After the study ends, all participants will keep follow-up at the thoracic surgery clinic. The team will record wound healing and pain scores for use in the observational study.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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COHORT
PROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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Mixed reality and Ultrasound Guided Localization
This cohort includes participants undergoing surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) who, as part of routine preoperative planning, receive both mixed reality (MR) and ultrasound surface marking before surgery. Investigators do not assign exposure; both methods are performed within the same participant to enable a within-subject comparison of localization accuracy (cm). Outcomes are abstracted from the medical record and outpatient clinic follow-up through about 90 days after surgery (e.g., localization accuracy by method, localization time, operative time, incision length, complications, pain scores, length of stay, wound healing).
No interventions assigned to this group
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. Computed tomography (CT) demonstrates ≥3 rib fractures, and the patient meets indications for surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF).
3. Able to understand the study and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
2. Known osteoporosis or pathologic fractures.
3. Respiratory failure or hemodynamic instability requiring emergent surgery.
4. Declines to participate or withdraws consent.
18 Years
80 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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National Taiwan University Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Central Contacts
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References
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Other Identifiers
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202508142DINC
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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