Comparison of Sacral Interface Pressure in Healthy Volunteers on Two Dynamic Pressure-Prevention Support Surfaces

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Healthy Volunteer; Pressure Distribution

• Registration Number: NCT06661954
• Lead Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-10-11
• Primary Completion: 2024-10-23
• Study Completion: 2024-10-23
• Study First Submitted: 2024-10-24
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-10-25
• Study First Posted: 2024-10-28
• Status Verified: 2024-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-11-08
• Last Update Posted: 2024-11-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 18

Inclusion Criteria

• non-disabled
• can walk & stand independently
• can visit UAB SIM Lab once for 45 to 60 minutes

Exclusion Criteria

-skin breakdown or compromising skin conditions

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Peak Sacral Pressure	5-15 minutes

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Alabama; 🇺🇸 Birmingham, Alabama, United States