Innovative chair to prevent pressure injuries in people with Alzheimer's disease
Chair to Prevent and Treat Pressure Injuries in Persons Living with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
This study is testing a special chair that can change its shape to help prevent bedsores for people with Alzheimer's or similar conditions, making it easier for caregivers to keep them comfortable and safe at home or in care facilities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Minnesota Healthsolutions Corporation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Paul, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10917838 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to create a specialized chair designed with a programmable surface that shifts pressure to help prevent and treat pressure injuries in individuals living with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. The chair will address the challenges faced by caregivers in repositioning patients, which is crucial for preventing these injuries. The project will involve testing the chair's effectiveness in pressure shifting as well as its usability and comfort for patients. The goal is to make this chair suitable for use in both home settings and long-term care facilities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, particularly those in long-term care facilities or receiving care at home.
Not a fit: Patients with mild cognitive impairment or those without Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of pressure injuries in patients with Alzheimer's disease and improve their overall quality of care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that active pressure-shifting devices can be more effective than passive ones, indicating potential for success with this innovative approach.
Where this research is happening
Saint Paul, United States
- Minnesota Healthsolutions Corporation — Saint Paul, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Seifert, Sara — Minnesota Healthsolutions Corporation
- Study coordinator: Seifert, Sara
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.