How ICU Stay Affects Skin Health and Barrier
Part of Genetic & congenital, Skin clinical trials.
This study watches how skin changes during ICU stays. Researchers will measure your skin multiple times to understand how critical illness affects its protective layer, which could help doctors prevent skin breakdown and pressure injuries.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old
- You're admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU)
- Your skin is checked within 4 hours of ICU arrival and is healthy with no cuts or sores
- Your body is stable enough to handle position changes and repeated skin measurements
- You can give permission yourself or have a family member give permission on your behalf
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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