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Evaluation of Intercostal Neuralgia in Patients With Chest Tube Insertion After Traumatic Rib Fracture

NCT07308587 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2026-05-15

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Summary

Traumatic rib fractures are common injuries following blunt chest trauma, often requiring chest tube insertion to manage complications such as pneumothorax or haemothorax. However, chest tube placement can lead to intercostal nerve injury, resulting in intercostal neuralgia-a debilitating condition characterized by chronic, neuropathic pain along the intercostal nerves. Despite its clinical significance, the incidence, risk factors, and long-term outcomes of intercostal neuralgia in this patient population remain poorly understood.

Chronic pain following thoracic trauma, including intercostal neuralgia, has been shown to significantly impair quality of life and functional outcomes, leading to prolonged disability and increased healthcare utilization. Current literature highlights the need for better understanding and management of this condition, particularly in patients undergoing invasive procedures such as chest tube insertion. This study aims to prospectively evaluate the development of intercostal neuralgia in patients with chest tube insertion following traumatic rib fractures.

Conditions

  • Intercostal Nerve Injury

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Chest tube insertion

Insertion of chest tube

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-19
Primary Completion
2027-12-31
Completion
2027-12-31

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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