Clinical trials: Pressure Injury Prevention
Pressure Injury
Prevention of Pressure Ulcers in Patients at Medium to High Risk of Developing Pressure Ulcers and Using the DOMUS 4 / AUTO Motorized Air Mattress
The aim of the study is to determine the clinical value of using a powered alternating pressure air mattress (P-APAM) in the prevention of pressure injury (PI) in patients at medium to high risk.
- Trial name
- NCT05472974
- Testing
- Use of a powered alternating pressure air mattress
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Wellell France
Pressure Ulcer, Pressure Injury
Pressure Ulcer Incidence Cat. II+ on a Static Air Mattress: a Multicenter Cohort Study in Nursing Home Residents at Risk
Pressure Ulcers are a serious and common problem for residents admitted to long-term care facilities and community care patients.
- Conditions
- Pressure Ulcer, Pressure Injury, Pressure Sore, Bed Sore
- Trial name
- NCT03725787
- Testing
- CuroCell S.A.M. ® pro mattress
- Where
- 8 sites in Belgium
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Pressure Injury, Injuries
Effect of Different Positioning Before, During and After Surgery on Pressure Injury
Background: Patients undergoing surgery are at risk of developing pressure injuries since they remain in a fixed position on the operating table under anesthesia for a long time.
- Trial name
- NCT05549830
- Testing
- Patient Positioning
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Pressure Incidence Prevention
Psychometric Evaluation of the EVARUCI Scale in Turkish Intensive Care Units
International guidelines recommend the use of Pressure Injury risk assessment tools. According to these guidelines, a systematic approach to assessing risk for PI development is essential.
- Trial name
- TTV: EVARUCI (NCT07575581)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University
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
Pressure Injury, Skin Lesions
Paraffin Oil for Preventing Tourniquet-Related Skin Lesions in Upper Extremity Surgery
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of topical paraffin oil application in preventing tourniquet-related skin lesions in patients undergoing upper extremity surgery.
- Conditions
- Pressure Injury, Skin Lesions, Skin Injury
- Trial name
- PARA-TOUR (NCT07523958)
- Testing
- Paraffin Oil
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
Pressure Ulcer
Preliminary Study Leading to Prevention of Pressure Ulcers by the Use of an On-board Device : Ergonomic Assessment of Wheelchair-seat Pressures in Spinal Cord Injured (SCI) Patients ( PRESDIE)
Analysis of stored seat-pressures in SCI patients during a 4-week use of an on-board device. During this period, patients write in an agenda noteworthy events that could occur while they're using their wheelchair.
- Trial name
- PRESDIE (NCT01834417)
- Testing
- TexiMat
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Surgical Wound Infection
A Comparative Study to Assess the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection (SSI's) in Revision Total Joint Arthroplasty Patients Treated With Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (PICO™) or Standard Care Dressings (AQUACEL® Ag SURGICAL Dressing)
The aim of this study is to assess the prevention of incision healing complications in patients undergoing revision TKA and THA treated with either Single-Use NPWT (PICO) compared to standard of care dressings (AQUACEL Ag…
- Trial name
- NCT02664168
- Testing
- Aquacel Ag Surgical Dressing, Single-Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (PICO)
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Hypotension, Spinal Cord Injury
Prevention of Low Blood Pressure in Persons With Tetraplegia
The aim of this investigation is to determine the blood pressure response to NOS inhibition, with L-NAME, in persons with tetraplegia compared to non-SCI control subjects and to establish if blood pressure can be increased while…
- Trial name
- NCT00237770
- Testing
- N-Nitro L-arginine-methylester (L-NAME), Head-up Tilt maneuver
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Stoma Site Infection
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy for Wound Healing After Stoma Reversal
Stoma reversal is associated with high incidence of post-surgical complications, including Surgical Site Infections (SSI). Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) has been successfully applied to surgical wound management…
- Trial name
- NESTOR (NCT03781206)
- Testing
- PICO™ 7
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Istituto Clinico Humanitas
Wound Infection, Wound Complication
Randomised Control Study to Asses the Role of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) in the Management of Wound in Surgical Patient
Aim of the study is to assess the role of negative pressure therapy in the prevention of the complication of the laparotomy wound in the high risk patients group.
- Trial name
- NCT02331485
- Testing
- PICO + Acticoat group
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- St James Connolly Memorial Hospital
Pressure Incidence Prevention, Pain
The Effect of Different Support Surface Applications
This study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental study to compare the effects of two support surfaces-gel pads (used in routine practice) and microbead-filled pads-placed under the shoulders in the steep…
- Trial name
- NCT06974552
- Testing
- microbead-filled support surfaces, Jel support surfaces
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Acibadem University
Pressure Injury, Nursing Competency
NURSING COMPETENCY SCALE IN PRESSURE INJURY PREVENTION: A SCALE DEVELOPMENT STUDY
Pressure injuries remain an important patient safety problem and are associated with prolonged hospitalization, increased healthcare costs, pain, and reduced quality of care.
- Trial name
- NCSPIP (NCT07590765)
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Yalova
CAD - Coronary Artery Disease, CABG
Soft Foam Dressings for Pressure Injury Prevention of Cardiac Surgery
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the application of soft foam dressings can reduce the occurrence of surgery-related pressure injuries among patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
- Conditions
- CAD - Coronary Artery Disease, CABG, Valve Disease, Heart, Aortic Diseases
- Trial name
- NCT07379294
- Testing
- CONVAFoam Hydrofiber Dressing, Standard Pressure Injury Prevention Care
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Shih,Wen-Chi
Medical Device-Related Pressure Injuries, Clinical Decision-Making
Operating Room Nurses' Knowledge of Medical Device-Related Pressure Injuries and Clinical Decision-Making Skills
This multicenter, scenario-based cross-sectional study aims to examine the effect of operating room nurses' knowledge of medical device-related pressure injuries on their clinical decision-making skills.
- Trial name
- OR-MDRPI-KnowD (NCT07527377)
- Testing
- None AHT
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Gaziantep
Education, Nursing
The Effect of Mobile Augmented Reality Application on Nursing Students' Knowledge Skills and Motivation
The aim of this study was to examine the effects of a mobile augmented reality application on nursing students' knowledge, skills, and motivation regarding pressure injuries.
- Trial name
- NCT06675760
- Testing
- The intervention group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 130 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Izmir University of Economics
Critical Care, Intensive Care, Nursing Workload
Turnova: The Clinical Efficacy, Manpower Reduction, and Cost-Effectiveness of Turn-Assist Alternating Pressure Air Mattresses for Pressure Injury Prevention in the ICU
Pressure injuries are common in intensive care unit (ICU) patients who cannot reposition themselves. International guidelines recommend using support surfaces to redistribute pressure and regular turning to prevent these…
- Conditions
- Critical Care, Intensive Care, Nursing Workload, Cost Analysis
- Trial name
- NCT07141134
- Testing
- TAPAM, HSFM, Manual Turning (with pillows, per protocol)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 236 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Wheelchair Users, Pressure Ulcer Prevention
The Effect of Pressure Injury Training on Knowledge Levels and Wound Prevention in Wheelchair Users
This research is a randomised controlled study conducted to evaluate the effects of training given to wheelchair users to prevent pressure injury on their level of knowledge, prevention of pressure injury and wound healing.
- Conditions
- Wheelchair Users, Pressure Ulcer Prevention, Pressure Ulcer (PU)
- Trial name
- NCT07438899
- Testing
- education
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University
Spinal Cord Injuries, Pressure Ulcer
Interactive Telehealth for Pressure Ulcer Prevention After SCI
The goal of this module project is to establish the efficacy of a portable sensor and app-based biofeedback technology system for promoting effective pressure relief behaviors and reducing risk of pressure ulcer development among…
- Trial name
- NCT03469141
- Testing
- Pressure Relief Monitoring System
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Rancho Research Institute, Inc.
Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hematoma
Hypernatremia for the Prevention and Treatment of Cerebral Edema in Traumatic Brain Injury
Cerebral edema is seen heterogenous group of neurological disease states that mainly fall under the categories of metabolic, infectious, neoplasia, cerebrovascular, and traumatic brain injury disease states.
- Conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injury, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Contusion, Head Injury
- Trial name
- NCT01605357
- Testing
- Induced, sustained hypernatremia using hypertonic saline, Standard of care (hypertonic saline and mannitol; serum sodium)
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital