Preventing bedsores with a special air mattress
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests a special air mattress (XTECH®25) to see if it can prevent bedsores (pressure ulcers) in people who are at high risk and spend a lot of time in bed. If you qualify, you would use the mattress at home or in a care facility.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a high risk of getting bedsores (pressure ulcers) as determined by your doctor or a risk score of 12 or less.
- You do not have any bedsores right now.
- You spend more than 20 hours a day lying down on a special mattress.
- Your weight is under 200 kg (about 440 pounds).
- You (or someone you trust) understand the study and agree to take part.
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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