Soft Foam Dressings for Pressure Injury Prevention of Cardiac Surgery (NCT07379294) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Soft Foam Dressings for Pressure Injury Prevention of Cardiac Surgery
80 participantsStarted 2026-05-31
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether the application of soft foam dressings can reduce the occurrence of surgery-related pressure injuries among patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Specifically, this research aims to investigate differences in pressure injury outcomes before and after the intervention, and to assess the preventive effectiveness of soft foam dressings as an adjunctive skin-protection strategy.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 18 years or older
* Scheduled to undergo cardiac surgery under general anesthesia
* Use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) during surgery
* Expected surgical duration greater than 4 hours
* Intact skin without pre-existing pressure injury prior to surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
* Surgical position other than supine
* Long-term bedridden status prior to hospital admission
* Altered consciousness or inability to cooperate
* History of stroke with residual limb weakness
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.
1This trial is specifically focused on preventing pressure injuries that can develop during cardiac surgery — how common are these types of injuries for someone undergoing the kind of heart surgery I'm facing, like CABG or valve repair, and how serious can they be?
2Since this trial is listed as 'not yet recruiting,' do you know when it's expected to open, and would it realistically be an option for me given the timing of my own surgery?
3The trial is comparing soft foam dressings as a way to prevent pressure injuries during the operation itself — is this something that could be offered to me as standard care outside of a trial, or is it only available through participation in this study?
4This trial is listed as Phase NA, which typically applies to device or non-drug studies — what does that mean for what's already known about the safety and effectiveness of these foam dressings, and are there any risks specific to using them during cardiac surgery?
5Beyond pressure injury prevention, what other steps does your surgical team already take to protect my skin and tissues during a lengthy heart operation, and how would joining this trial fit in with or change those existing precautions?
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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
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Incidence of surgery-related pressure injuries
Timeframe: From preoperative baseline (before surgery) to postoperative day 5