HOFA versus hydrocolloid dressings to prevent bedsores
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of skin protection to prevent pressure sores (bedsores) in people who must lie face-down (prone) in the ICU. It may help by reducing new sores from constant pressure in common injury areas.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are being treated in the ICU while lying face-down (prone).
- You (or your family/legal representative) can agree to join the study.
- You must not already have pressure sores in prone-related body areas: shoulders.
- You must not already have pressure sores in prone-related body areas: chest (thorax), groin (genitals), or hip bone (iliac crest).
- You must not already have pressure sores in prone-related body areas: knees, ankles, or face (facial).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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