Measurement of Blood Perfusion in Response to Loading in Patients With Wounds
Completed
- Conditions
- Wound Formation
- Registration Number
- NCT02082041
- Lead Sponsor
- Michigan State University
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to monitor the skin blood flow in the lower leg, with different levels and types of applied loads. These loads will not be placed over the patient's wound nor will they be higher than loads the skin normally experiences in daily activities. The results of this research will help investigators understand the development of pressure ulcers, commonly known as bedsores and stasis ulcers.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 41
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients are eligible if he/she has a wound on one or both legs.
Exclusion Criteria
- under the age of 18
- individuals with mental illness
- individuals who are unable to sit for an hour
- individuals whose wound care method prohibits testing
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Changes in perfusion Cross-sectional, evaluation time frame is approximately 2 hours occuring at the time of enrollment Skin perfusion will be measured as different loads are applied to the leg.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Sparrow Wound Clinic
🇺🇸Lansing, Michigan, United States