Status:
RECRUITING
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Fluidized Positioner and Memory Foam Pillow in the Prevention of Pressure Injury in the Children's Head
Lead Sponsor:
Koç University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Koç University Hospital
Conditions:
Pressure Injury
Eligibility:
All Genders
28-5 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of fluidized positioners and memory foam pillows in preventing pressure injuries in the head among pediatric patients. H1: There is a significant differen...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Being treated in the pediatric intensive care unit
- Being mechanically ventilated
- Being immobile, being in age interval of 28 days to 5 years
- Having consent for the participation of the study
Exclusion
- Having surgical intervention in the head region
- Parents want to leave at any stage of the project
- Having hydrocephalus or burn in the head area
- Having PIs on admission to hospital
- Existing dermatologic diseases affecting the skin or connective tissue
- Having emergence of a new condition during the intervention may significantly affect the risk of pressure injury (e.g., sudden surgery or complication)
- Inability to obtain sufficient data during the study (e.g., patient transfer)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
64 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06977152
Start Date
June 1 2025
End Date
August 1 2026
Last Update
September 2 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Koç University Hospital
Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Türkiye), 34010