Olive oil to prevent bedsores
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This trial tests whether applying olive oil to the skin can help prevent bedsores (pressure injuries) in people who have trouble moving. If you have limited mobility due to a stroke, spinal cord injury, a fracture, or multiple sclerosis, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You have limited ability to move around due to a condition like stroke, spinal cord injury, a broken bone, or multiple sclerosis.
- You are willing to take part in the study.
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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