This Study Will Use Real-time Pressure Mapping Technology to Determine Which Positioning Strategi… (NCT07171138) | Clinical Trial Compass
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This Study Will Use Real-time Pressure Mapping Technology to Determine Which Positioning Strategies and Devices Exert the Least Amount of Pressure on Peri-operative Burn Patients
80 participantsStarted 2026-05
Plain-language summary
Burn patients are especially vulnerable to developing hospital-acquired pressure sores. The goal of this study is to determine which positions and positioning devices exert the least amount of pressure on problem areas such as the heels, the tailbone, the elbow and the back of the head.
With the use of a pressure mapping device, it will allow the investigators to:
1. Identify patients at the highest risk of developing pressure injuries related to positioning/devices.
2. Use the findings to create positioning/device guidelines
By optimizing positioning strategies, the investigators aim to enhance patient comfort, prevent complications, and ultimately improve the overall quality of care for burn patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* adult patients (18 years of age or greater)
* burns of any size
* pre and post-operative patients
Exclusion Criteria:
* pediatric burn patients
* patients with pre-existing (pre-admission) pressure injuries
* patients unable to provide informed consent or decline consent
* patients with large burns that are not expected to survive past 72 hours
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Measurement of pressure according to pressure mapping system/device (x-sensor)