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The Effect of Silicone Foam Dressing and Repositioning on the Prevention of Endotracheal Tube-related Pressure Injuries

75 participantsStarted 2026-06-01

Plain-language summary

The endotracheal tube is one of the medical devices most associated with pressure injuries related to medical devices. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of applying a silicone foam dressing over the endotracheal tube and repositioning the endotracheal tube in preventing endotracheal tube-related pressure injuries in patients receiving mechanical ventilation support.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Patients admitted to the General Intensive Care Unit and receiving mechanical ventilation support * Absence of pressure injuries, other lesions, or anomalies on the inner and outer surfaces of the lips and at the oral commissures prior to intubation * Absence of congenital anomalies that could interfere with the assessment of pressure injuries on the inner and outer surfaces of the lips and at the oral commissures Exclusion Criteria: * Receiving mechanical ventilation support initiated prior to admission to the intensive care unit * Undergoing nasotracheal intubation * History of any intraoral surgical procedure * Presence of a contraindication to repositioning of the endotracheal tube * More than one hour having elapsed since intubation (for Group 1)

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

Assessment of whether a ETT related oral mucosa pressure injury develop

Timeframe: From intubation until the end of follow-up, up to 14 days.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07608484

SponsorHacettepe University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-08-30

Contact for this trial

Cansu CAMBAZ

+9 0312 305 15 80 cansuyildizoglu65@gmail.com

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