Effect of Two Different Solutions on Wound Healing in Pressure Injury (NCT06718777) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of Two Different Solutions on Wound Healing in Pressure Injury
Turkey (Türkiye)63 participantsStarted 2023-08-01
Plain-language summary
Pressure injuries are a condition that reduces patients' quality of life, increases hospitalization time and healthcare costs. When accompanied by infection and complications, mortality increases. The primary goal in pressure injuries is to prevent their occurrence, but once the injury has occurred, it is to provide effective and appropriate care. It is known that 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) is used routinely in pressure ulcer care. In addition, if the effectiveness of 0.1% polyhexanide in pressure ulcer care is demonstrated, it may provide data for its use in wound care. For this purpose, the study was completed as a randomized controlled trial with 32 individuals in the 0.1% polyhexanide group and 31 individuals in the 0.9% NaCl group, totaling 63 individuals.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients over the age of 18 who have developed pressure injuries
* Patients who have received informed consent from themselves or their guardians
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with clotting problems
* Patients using corticosteroids
* Patients receiving additional medical treatment for wound care
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.