Clinical trials: Ulcer, Pressure
Pressure Ulcer
Study of SANTYL® vs Hydrogel (SoloSite®) for Pressure Ulcers
This study is designed to compare SANTYL® versus hydrogel (SoloSite®) in the treatment of pressure ulcers for participants in a long-term care facility.
- Trial name
- NCT02718625
- Testing
- Santyl, SoloSite®
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Venous Ulcer
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Medical Compression Bandage Application Techniques by Measuring Interface Pressures Depending on Whether or Not the Heel is Included in Patients With Open Venous Ulcers
The importance of wearing medical compression to heal the venous ulcer has already been shown. However, no studies have been carried out on variations in medical compression tape and their impact on interface pressures which…
- Trial name
- COMPARACHILLE (NCT04046120)
- Testing
- Heel-free bandage
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 102 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Mobility Limitation
Wheeled Mobility for Preventing Pressure Ulcers
The proposed clinical trial is aimed at demonstrating the important role wheelchairs play in preventing pressure ulcers (bed sores).
- Trial name
- RCT-WC2 (NCT01275313)
- Testing
- Lightweight wheelchair, Skin Protection Cushion
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 258 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Pressure Ulcer
Oxandrolone to Heal Pressure Ulcers
This study is designed to determine whether the use of oxandrolone, an anabolic steroid, can heal pressure ulcers in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI).
- Trial name
- NCT00101361
- Testing
- Oxandrolone
- Where
- 16 sites in United States, Puerto Rico
- Volunteers
- 212 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
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 Ulcers
Pilot Study of Incidence and Change in Existing Pressure Ulcers: TC500 Bed Compared With Standard Beds
This pilot study will compare the incidence of pressure ulcers and the change in existing pressure ulcers for patients who are either placed on the new TC500 bed against those placed on the standard ICU bed in the Cardiovascular…
- Trial name
- NCT00771238
- Testing
- P500 Mattress
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Hill-Rom
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
Pressure Sore, Pressure Ulcer
EmoLED Medical Device Treatment of Second and Third Stage Pressure Ulcers
The present clinical study aims to verify the effectiveness and safety of the blue light photobiomodulation therapy with EmoLED medical device in supporting the reparative process of the area of the second and third stage…
- Conditions
- Pressure Sore, Pressure Ulcer, Pressure Ulcers Stage III, Pressure Ulcers Stage II
- Trial name
- RISE_UP (NCT05130814)
- Testing
- blue light photobiomodulation, cleansing, hyaluronic acid gauze plus polyurethane foam
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Emoled
Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Neuropathies
Enhancing Diabetic Foot Education by Viewing Personal Plantar Pressures
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a novel patient education strategy, compared to a standard diabetic foot education.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetic Neuropathies, Foot Complications
- Trial name
- DFE (NCT01941719)
- Testing
- Enhanced foot care education, Standard Foot Care Education
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 99 people
- Sponsor
- Temple University
Pressure Ulcers
A Pilot Study to Assess the DynaSense System
The study is designed to test the DynaSense system, which is a patient movement and orientation monitoring system. The study is intended to determine that: the DynaSense system identifies patients that are not turning adequately…
- Trial name
- NCT02005692
- Testing
- DynaSense sensor
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Leaf Healthcare, Inc.
Pressure Ulcers, Spinal Cord Injuries
Self-Management to Prevent Ulcers in Veterans With SCI (Spinal Cord Injury)
Pressure ulcers (PrUs) are the most frequent significant medical complication after spinal cord injury (SCI). PrU prevalence, morbidity, mortality, and recurrence rates are high, and most persons with SCI will have at least one…
- Trial name
- NCT00763282
- Testing
- Self Management (SM), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Education (ED)
- Where
- 5 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 144 people
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
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
Pressure Ulcer
Comparison Between a Novel Proning Pillow System and Standard Pillows
During the COVID-19 pandemic, intensive care units (ICUs) across the country have been inundated with increasing numbers of COVID patients.
- Trial name
- NCT05149989
- Testing
- Proning Pillow System
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Pressure Ulcers
Evaluation of the SEM Scanner 200 for the Detection of Early Pressure Ulcers: A Multi-Site Longitudinal Study
This is a multi-site, longitudinal study to evaluate the use of the SEM Scanner as an adjunct to clinical judgment for detection of early pressure ulcers in patients before clinical judgment using signs of pressure ulcers from…
- Trial name
- NCT02701101
- Testing
- Use of SEM200 Scanner daily, Assessment and treatment of Pressure Ulcers using SOC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 189 people
- Sponsor
- Bruin Biometrics, LLC
Pressure Ulcers Stage III, Pressure Ulcer, Stage IV
Comparing Concomitant Use of ACell MicroMatrix® and ACell Cytal™ to Standard of Care in Stage 3 or 4 Pressure Injuries
The purpose of this study is to evaluate incidence of complete epithelialization in stage 3 \& 4 pressure ulcers using ACell products.
- Conditions
- Pressure Ulcers Stage III, Pressure Ulcer, Stage IV, Pressure Ulcer
- Trial name
- NCT03283787
- Testing
- MicroMatrix® and Cytal™ Wound Matrix 2-Layer, MicroMatrix® and Cytal™ Wound Matrix 2-Layer plus NPWT, Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Integra LifeSciences Corporation
Ulcers, Bedsores
Utility of Interface Pressure Mapping
To determine if a device that measures and displays pressure that the patients feel when in bed can help nurses reposition the patient effectively and thereby reduce bedsores in the intensive care unit.
- Trial name
- NCT01439581
- Testing
- Mapping System, Non-Mapping System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 428 people
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
Cirrhosis, Chronic Liver Disease
The Association With Peptic Ulcer Disease and Hepatic Vein Pressure Gradient
The aim of this study is to assess the role of portal hypertension of peptic ulcer disease in liver cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis.
- Trial name
- NCT01944878
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 455 people
- Sponsor
- Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital
Pressure Ulcers
Effects of Different Support Surfaces on the Properties Skin After Loading
Pressure ulcers are severe injuries and wounds causing a substantial burden on patients, caregivers, and on healthcare systems worldwide.
- Trial name
- NCT02930590
- Testing
- Alternating low pressure mattress with air loss function, Gel mattress, Basic foam
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany
Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Evaluating the Ease of Use of a VAC GranuFoam Bridge Dressing on Diabetic Foot Ulcers Receiving VAC Negative Pressure Wound Therapy
The study is aimed at evaluating the clinician's perceived ease of using the V.A.C. GranuForm bride dressing and the patients perceived level of comfort during the dressing wear.
- Trial name
- NCT00847730
- Testing
- V.A.C. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System
- Where
- 6 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- KCI USA, Inc