Clinical trials: Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Healthy Volunteer, Pressure Distribution
Comparison of Sacral Interface Pressure in Healthy Volunteers on Two Dynamic Pressure-Prevention Support Surfaces
The purpose of the research study is to investigate the peak sacral interface pressures of two separate hospital bed systems in the supine and 30 degrees head-of-bed elevation position.
- Trial name
- NCT06661954
- Testing
- Bed A - Head of Bed 0 degrees, Bed B - Head of Bed 0 degrees, Bed A - Head of bed at 30 degrees
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Foot Ulcer, Diabetic
Pressure Alternating Shoes
The project is designed to develop and test Pressure Alternating Shoes (PAS), which will periodically off-load certain regions of the foot in order to prevent foot ulcers.
- Trial name
- PAS (NCT06026813)
- Testing
- test pressure alternating shoes
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Diabetic Foot Ulcer, Diabetic Foot
Multi-layer Insoles for a Patient-specific Approach to Shear and Pressure Reduction in Diabetes-related Foot Ulcer
In this pilot study, the first objective is to bench test a novel shear reducing insole and compare it to current standard insoles and shoes.
- Trial name
- NCT01844479
- Testing
- diabetic foot orthotic, Standard innersole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 27 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Pressure Injury, Pressure Ulcer
An RCT on Support Surfaces for Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Pressure injuries are a serious health care problem and affect millions of people. Most pressure injuries are avoidable with the application of best practices and with the use of appropriate technology.
- Trial name
- NCT03351049
- Testing
- LAL, Non-LAL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 457 people
- Sponsor
- David Brienza
Diabetes Complications
Abnormal Plantar Pressure in Patients With Diabetes
The prevalence of abnormal plantar pressure distribution (APD) and its connection with various factors among patients with diabetes is not known.
- Trial name
- NCT03426566
- Testing
- retrospective observational study with no intervention
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 974 people
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw Medical University
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
Comparing the Effects of Three Different Dressings on the Cutaneous Response of Sacral Skin
Skin functional parameters such as erythema or stratum corneum hydration have been successfully used in PU prevention research. These parameters are able to discriminate effects of different loading intensities and to measure PU…
- Trial name
- NCT03815240
- Testing
- No dressing, Mepilex® Border Sacrum, ALLEVYN Life Sacrum
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Pressure Injury
Skin Change Actions by Nursing
Pressure injuries, local areas of damage to the skin and underlying soft tissue that are costly and painful, are often preventable with timely use of prevention strategies.
- Trial name
- SCAN (NCT06127524)
- Testing
- SEM Scanner
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 4,733 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
Pressure Ulcer
A Multi-centre Evaluation of the Performance of Window Dressings on Subjects With High Risk Pressure Ulceration
This study will be conducted in approximately 26 subjects in UK to yield 20 evaluable subjects at 3 sites with approximately 5-10 subjects/site.
- Trial name
- NCT01438541
- Testing
- Window
- Where
- 3 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Molnlycke Health Care AB
Flat Foot, Pressure Ulcer
Polyurethane Foam on the Heel for Prevention in Children
The post-operative treatment of pediatric patients operated for the correction of flat foot, sees today the use of preformed leg-foot splint (Walker) as an alternative to the application of plaster casts.
- Trial name
- SCHIUMABIMB (NCT03039179)
- Testing
- polyurethane foam dress
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Pressure Ulcer, Pressure Injury
Usability Validation of Patient Monitoring Device for Pressure Injury Prevention and Fall Detection
This study describes a procedure to collect a subject's position, movement, physiological data and usability information using Masimo's investigational device.
- Conditions
- Pressure Ulcer, Pressure Injury, Falls Injury
- Trial name
- NCT03121144
- Testing
- Masimo Centroid System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Masimo Corporation
Pressure Ulcers
Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Ventilated Patients Using Two Repositioning Regimens
The purpose of this study is to compare a 2-hour versus every 4-hour turning regimen on the incidence of grade > II pressure ulcers (PU) in patients in ICU on mechanical ventilation ≥ 24h that use alternating-pressure air…
- Trial name
- PUPPAS (NCT00847665)
- Testing
- repositioning
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Virgen de las Nieves
Heel Pressure Ulceration Prevention Strategies
Evaluation of Heel Offloading Devices for Reducing Heel Contact Pressures in Healthy Volunteers
Prevention of heel pressure ulceration is a major clinical concern. Clinical research has shown that heel-offloading devices are effective at preventing heel ulceration when compared to no offloading or sub-optimal offloading…
- Trial name
- NCT02811965
- Testing
- Pillow Condition 1, Pillow Condition 2, Heel Foam Pillow
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- DeRoyal Industries, Inc.
Pressure Ulcer
Silicone Adhesive Multilayer Foam Dressings to Prevent Pressure Ulcer
The objective of this study is to determine if silicone adhesive multilayer foam dressings applied to the sacrum, heels and greater trochanter in addition to standard prevention reduce pressure ulcer incidence category II, III…
- Trial name
- NCT03442777
- Testing
- Allevyn® brand silicone adhesive multilayer foam dressings, Mepilex® brand silicone adhesive multilayer foam dressings
- Where
- 8 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 1,634 people
- Sponsor
- Belgium Health Care Knowledge Centre
Pressure Ulcer
CMAP Refinement for Pressure Injury Prevention
For Veterans with spinal cord injury who use a wheelchair, pressure injuries related to sitting are a significant daily threat to well-being.
- Trial name
- NCT04309864
- Testing
- Use of CMAP app for education (in-hospital), Use of CMAP app (in-home)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Hip Fracture, Pressure Ulcer
Polyurethane Foam on the Sacrum for Prevention
The aim of the present study is to assess whether the application of a new hydrocellular polyurethane foam multilayer dressing shaped for the sacral area (MSP) in addition to standard care reduces the rate of pressure sores (PU)…
- Trial name
- NCT02692482
- Testing
- hydrocellular polyurethane foam multilayer dressing, standard care
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 359 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Pressure Ulcer
Peripheral Catheter Pressure Ulcer Prevention in Pediatry : Use of Compresses Versus Standard Care
Peripheral venous catheterisation is a multi-daily practice in a paediatric ward. In our pediatrics department, nurses have observed for several years now the appearance of pressure sore-like skin lesions at the junction of the…
- Trial name
- KTESCA (NCT04540822)
- Testing
- peripheral venous catheter with compress under the catheter-extension tube junction, peripheral venous catheter without compress under the catheter-extension tube junction
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 360 people
- Sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee
Pressure Ulcer
Effectiveness of Two Silicone Dressings for Sacral and Heel Pressure Ulcer Prevention
The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to test the efficacy of preventive dressings for pressure ulcer prevention.
- Trial name
- NCT02295735
- Testing
- Mepilex® Border Sacrum and Mepilex® Border Heel
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 475 people
- Sponsor
- PD Dr. Jan Kottner
Pressure Ulcer
Silk-Like Bed Linens for Prevention of Unit-Acquired Ulcers
This study will use a traditional parallel randomization design with patients in five medical intensive care units at the Cleveland Clinic to evaluate the efficacy of silk-like bed sheets and underpads for prevention of…
- Trial name
- NCT02925741
- Testing
- Silk-Like Linens
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,343 people
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Pressure Injury, Military Activity
Pressure Injury Prevention in AE and PFC
This study evaluates the effect of a multilayer skin dressing (Mepilex) placed on the sacrum or a fluid filled pad (LiquiCell) on risk factors for pressure injuries under conditions consistent with military long-distance…
- Trial name
- NCT03924622
- Testing
- Mepilex, LiquiCell
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Washington