CompletedNot Applicable

Polyurethane Foam on the Sacrum for Prevention

Italy359 participantsStarted 2016-03

Plain-language summary

The aim of the present study is to assess whether the application of a new hydrocellular polyurethane foam multilayer dressing shaped for the sacral area (MSP) in addition to standard care reduces the rate of pressure sores (PU) and their severity especially in the elderly population admitted for fragility Hip Fractures.

Who can participate

Age range65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged ≥ 65 years with Hip fragility fracture without National Pressure Ulcers Advisory Panel scale (NPUAP) scale grade ≥ II PU * Patients or legal guardians who give their consent to take part in the study Exclusion Criteria * Patients with known allergy to the product being tested or dermatological diseases that prevent the use of topical products * Patients with peri-prosthetic or pathological fractures * Patients with diaphyseal or distal femoral fractures

What they're measuring

Number of Participants With Pressure Sores

Timeframe: On the eighth day of hospitalization or upon discharge from hospital, if that occurs before the eighth day.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02692482

SponsorIstituto Ortopedico Rizzoli

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-12

Results submitted2017-08-03

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