Active clinical trials for "Pressure Ulcer"

This study is designed to determine whether the use of oxandrolone, an anabolic steroid, can heal pressure ulcers in persons with spinal cord injury (SCI). In a Feasibility Study, three VA SCI Units will screen and randomize patients into treatment with oxandrolone or with placebo. Eleven other sites will screen patients to determine eligibility but will not treat patients with the agent. Following the Feasibility Study, all sites will participate in a blinded, randomized treatment study. A total of 400 patients will be enrolled over a four-year period. Any patient in a participating unit who has chronic SCI and a difficult-to-heal pelvic ulcer will be eligible for the study if other entry criteria are met. All enrolled patients will be followed for a period of 24 weeks to determine whether their target pressure ulcers heal. Those who are healed will be followed for an additional four weeks to determine whether the ulcer remains healed.

This study is designed to compare SANTYL® versus hydrogel (SoloSite®) in the treatment of pressure ulcers for participants in a long-term care facility. After meeting study criteria, participants will be randomly assigned for application of SANTYL® or SoloSite® to their pressure ulcer for up to 6 weeks. A study previously conducted showed that in the long-term care setting, the removal of dead skin (debridement) with SANTYL® resulted in more participants achieving complete debridement, more rapidly than when SoloSite® is used. The goal of the present study is to confirm the results of the earlier study, demonstrating superior debridement outcomes for pressure ulcers of patients in long-term care as compared to ulcers managed with SoloSite®.

The focus of this study is to look at the role of nutrition in the healing of pressure ulcers. The purpose of this study is to test whether the rate of healing of pressure ulcers is increased in those patients receiving a nutritional supplement of amino acids and the leucine metabolite, B-hydroxy-B-methylbutyrate is enhanced when compared to control patients receiving a supplement containing only one of the proteins in the experimental supplement

This investigation plans to initiate the healing of chronic wounds by providing a concentrated platelet and growth factor therapy directly to the wound site by topical delivery. This therapy will be derived from autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP), an emerging surgical and wound care treatment. This investigation aims to demonstrate that patients with chronic, non-healing wounds treated with autologous PRP and standard medical care have a reduction in wound volume and improved healing rate that results in patient-centered clinically significant health outcomes as compared to patients treated with standard medical care only.

Sleep disorders affect 40% of the adult population each year and are often associated with morbidity and mortality (Kripke et al., 2002; F.-Z. Low et al., 2017). Sleep quality plays a vital role in the overall quality of our lives. Therefore, a good sleep helps to create a quality life rhythm. A quality sleep reduces fatigue and increases physical regeneration (Khaleghipour et al., 2015). Poor sleep quality is due to various environmental factors such as temperature, light, noise and bed quality (Lei et al., 2009). It has been reported that 7% of sleep problems are caused by inappropriate mattresses that affect the load on the spine during sleep (F. Z. Low et al., 2017). Body contact pressure is a measure of the distribution of body weight across the body surface in contact with the mattress. A well-designed mattress usually has the ability to minimize high pressure points applied to the body. However, if the bed is not suitable for the person, pressure sores may develop in the body parts where pressure is intense (Cullum et al., 2004). The areas most affected by high pressure are usually the hips, shoulders and back, which can affect sleep quality and result in drowsiness or body stiffness throughout the day (Jacobson et al., 2002). A recent study by Bae and Ko compared the bed positions of hospital beds and found that a head-to-foot angle of 30° is the best position to reduce the likelihood of decubitus ulcers occurring in patients in high-pressure risk areas (Bae & Ko, 2013). In the light of previous studies, it has been observed that there is no study comparing many bed types designed using different materials for individual-specific postures. Biomechanical comparison of these bedding materials in individuals with different posture types and sleeping in different sleeping positions will allow us to provide new insights into their pressure distribution abilities. The aim of this study is to measure the effect of mattresses made of different mattress materials on body contact pressure profiles in individuals with different postures in various sleeping positions. It will be evaluated using maximum body pressure and pressure distribution as outcome measures.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effect on the healing of pressure ulcers in elderly people using a care protocol plus the application of microcurrent patches during 12 hours per day compared to the effect of the same protocol plus placebo electric stimulation.

The primary objective is to compare the efficacy of the FIS on closure rate to the AFB after 2 weeks of operative debridement and closure.

The study is a prospective, single arm, multicenter efficacy study, consisting of 60 subjects who will complete the study (note: if any patients are lost to follow-up or withdrawn, enrollment will increase to compensate for loss of these subjects). The subjects will receive up to 16 RD1 applications. In case of complete healing, subject will be called for one confirmatory visit two weeks later or before discharge from the SNF (the earlier of the two). Subject data will be kept in each site's records. All diabetic subjects' glycemic management will be performed by a qualified physician. All subjects will have wound care specialist or wound surgeon or dermatologist involved in their wound care

The purpose of this study is to compare the VERSAJET™ device with conventional surgical procedures (performed with a scalpel) in the debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue) of lower limb ulcers. It is hypothesised that the time taken to debride lower limb ulcers will be quicker with the VERSAJET™ device than with conventional surgical procedures.

The clinical study is designed to assess the effectiveness, safety and non-immunogenicity of fish skin wound dressing extracellular matrix (ECM) in treating chronic wounds. The wound dressing is indicated for the management of difficult to heal and chronic wounds. The matrix is cut to fit the wound and is applied to the wound bed. An absorptive secondary dressing is put on top. Further dressing of the wound depends on the etiology. The indications for use are: partial and full-thickness wounds pressure ulcers venous ulcers diabetic ulcers chronic vascular ulcers tunneled/undermined wounds trauma wounds (abrasions, lacerations, second-degree burns, and skin tears)