Preventing pressure sores in patients positioned face down in intensive care
Official title: Comparison of Two Care Strategies (5-layer Hydrocellular Dressings Versus Thick Hydrocolloid Dressings) in Preventing the Development of Pressure Sore Lesions Induced by Prone Positioning in Intensive Care Patients. Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by University Hospital, Caen · NCT06442657 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether a new type of dressing can better prevent pressure sores in patients lying face down in intensive care compared to a standard dressing.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 110 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 180 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Caen Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Caen) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 18, 2024 |
| Main results expected | July 2027 |
| Study ends | July 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 25, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06442657 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults with moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome who are sedated and on mechanical ventilation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or minors will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of 5-layer hydrocellular dressings compared to hydrocolloid dressings in preventing pressure sores in patients placed in the prone position in the intensive care unit. Participants will receive either type of dressing, and caregivers will monitor for the development of pressure sores in at-risk areas. The study will also assess the time and cost associated with each dressing strategy. The goal is to determine if hydrocellular dressings are a simpler and more cost-effective solution for pressure sore prevention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved prevention of pressure sores in critically ill patients, enhancing their overall care and recovery.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored various dressing types for pressure sore prevention, but this specific comparison of hydrocellular versus hydrocolloid dressings in the prone position is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Major patient * Moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrom (Arterial oxygen pressure /Inspired Fraction of oxygen ratio \< 200) requiring at least one VD session. * Affiliated to the French social security system * Sedated patient on mechanical ventilation Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or breast-feeding women * Patient under guardianship or trusteeship * Minor patients
Where it's running
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Chu
Caen, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Agathe Hamelin — University Hospital, Caen
- Study coordinator: Agathe Hamelin
- Email: hamelin-a@chu-caen.fr
- Phone: 02.31.06.47.11
How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.