CompletedNot Applicable

Fluid Immersion Simulation (FIS) System Versus Air Fluidized Bed (AFB) System for Pressure Ulcers

United States80 participantsStarted 2015-08-08

Plain-language summary

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.

Age range18 Years – 85 Years

SexALL

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✓. will be admitted as an inpatient
✓. is ≥ 18 years of age and ≤ 85 years of age at time of consent
✓. is able to provide his/her own informed consent
✓. is deemed by the investigators to be reasonably compliant
✓. has a pressure ulcer meeting criteria for stage III or IV
✓. has not participated in a clinical trial within the past 30 days
✓. has a 30-day wound history available if the wound has been previously treated

Percentage of Participants With Successful Closure of Wound at 2 Weeks After Surgery

Timeframe: 2 weeks

NCT IDNCT03522714

SponsorNorthwestern University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-12

Results submitted2021-12-14