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Polyurethane Foam vs Mepilex for Pressure Ulcer Prevention

Polyurethane Foam-Pink Pad (RCT) Use in OR

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Cardiac Surgery Subjects Pressure Ulcer Prevention Pressure Ulcer of Skin Pressure Ulcer
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Prevention
Participants needed
100 (estimated)
Sponsor
King Abdullah Medical City · Government
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients who are having heart surgery and are at risk of developing pressure ulcers. Participants will help compare two types of dressings used to prevent these ulcers during surgery.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years or older.
  • I am willing to participate.
  • I am having cardiac surgery.
  • I am at risk for pressure ulcers.
  • I have intact skin.
  • I have a life expectancy greater than 72 hours.

You may not be able to join if

  • I am under 17 years old.
  • I do not consent to participate.
  • I have suspected allergies to the dressing's ingredients.
  • I cannot continue the study due to death or changes in my care.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

King Abdullah medical city has a cardiac center, and a lot of open-heart surgeries are performed there, and both polyurethane foam (pink Pad) and Mepilex dressing are applied to those patients. Therefore, the present study was designed to compare the effects of polyurethane foam (pink Pad) versus Mepilex dressing for prevention of pressure ulcer in operating room.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects ≥ 18. * Willing to participate. * Patients undergoing cardiac surgery. * Patient who is at risk for PU development as measured with Braden scale. * Patient who has skin intact and having a life expectancy greater than 72 hours as per clinical judgement. Exclusion Cri…
Contacts

Wedian O. Almowallad / Head of Clinical Trial Department, Master

012 5549999

Almwlld.W@kamc.med.sa

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NCT ID: NCT06790277 Source: ClinicalTrials.gov