Effectiveness of a Combined Aloe Vera-Peppermint Gel on Prevention Pressure Injuries Among Intens… (NCT07537101) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of a Combined Aloe Vera-Peppermint Gel on Prevention Pressure Injuries Among Intensive Care Unit Patients
Iraq40 participantsStarted 2026-06-05
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trails is to learn if a combined Aloe Vera-Peppermint gel work to prevent pressure injuries (bedsores) in ICU patients.
Does applying this natural gel reduce the incidence of pressure injuries compared to standard care?
participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the gel application (Aloe Vera-Peppermint gel) or the standard hospital nursing care.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. ICU patients aged 18 years or older.
. Admission to the ICU without pressure injury according to the NPUAP scale on the first day of hospitalization.
. Unconsciousness, being under sedation or assisted ventilation.
. Patients that are at risk of moderate to severe PIs according to Braden scoring tool and scored less than 13-14.
. No Diarrhea, serum Albumin level below 3.5 g/dl, no edema.
. No limit of changes in body position with multiple injuries.
. Family consent to participate in the study.
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.
What they're measuring
1
incidence of pressure injuries
Timeframe: From the date of ICU admission until 10 days
. The patient has no history of autoimmune diseases, renal failure, or diabetes, does not use immunosuppressive medications, and has no evidence of vascular disease.
Exclusion criteria
. Family's unwillingness for the patient to continue participation
. Sensitivity to Aloe Vera-Peppermint Gel after use on a patient's forearm (area of 2 × 2 cm) and this area was evaluated for the presence of redness, swelling and warmth within 45 min.
. Spinal cord injury cases
. death or patient transmission in less than 48 hrs. after admission to the ICU.