Pressure mapping to find best positions for burn patients
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study uses a special pressure-sensing mat to see which hospital bed positions and padding devices put the least pressure on burn wounds before and after surgery. The goal is to help prevent new pressure sores and make patients more comfortable.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You have a burn injury of any size.
- You are either waiting for surgery or have just had surgery for your burn.
- You do not already have a bed sore (pressure injury) that started before you were admitted to the hospital.
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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