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The Effect of Different Support Surface Applications

Turkey (Türkiye)72 participantsStarted 2025-05-08

Plain-language summary

This study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental study to compare the effects of two support surfaces-gel pads (used in routine practice) and microbead-filled pads-placed under the shoulders in the steep Trendelenburg position during robotic surgery, on the development of pressure injuries and pain.

Who can participate

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled to undergo robotic surgery in the lower pelvic region in the steep Trendelenburg position * Patients aged 18 years and older Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with existing pressure injuries * Patients with communication barriers * Patients with skin anomalies that interfere with skin assessment * Patients requiring conversion to open surgery during the procedure * Patients whose position is changed during surgery

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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.

What they're measuring

Change in the pressure injury condition

Timeframe: At the time of admission to the operating room, immediately after surgery, one hour after surgery, 12 hour after surgery, 24 hour after surgery. The change in this time intervals will be assessed.

Change in the pain level

Timeframe: Pain will be assessed every 15 minutes during the first two hours after surgery, and then every 30 minutes for the following one hour.The change in this time intervals will be assessed.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06974552

SponsorAcibadem University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-30

Contact for this trial

Ukke Karabacak, Prof

0902165004160 ukke.karabacak@acibadem.edu.tr

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