Preventing pressure injuries in children and young people
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This study looks at how to prevent pressure injuries (also called bedsores) in children and young people ages 0-19 who are in the hospital. It focuses on children with darker skin tones, because pressure injuries can be harder to spot on darker skin.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a child or young person age 0-19 who is currently in the hospital for at least 24 hours.
- You have a dark skin tone (specifically Fitzpatrick skin types IV, V, or VI).
- Your parent or guardian can agree for you to join the study.
- If you are age 10-19, you must also be willing to say yes yourself (assent) and your parent must give permission.
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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