Status:

COMPLETED

Enhancing SKIN Health and Safety in Aged CARE

Lead Sponsor:

PD Dr. Jan Kottner

Conditions:

Xerosis Cutis

Dry Skin

Eligibility:

All Genders

65+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Aged long-term care receivers are affected by various adverse skin conditions like pressure ulcers, incontinence-associated dermatitis, dryness, intertrigo and many more. Prevention of these skin prob...

Detailed Description

Objectives and aims: Aged and care dependent patients suffer from many adverse skin conditions like xerosis cutis (including pruritus), pressure ulcers, skin tears, intertrigo and incontinence-associ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion/ Exclusion Criteria for Residents:
  • Living in the nursing home,
  • 65+ years,
  • 'Care degree 2' or higher according to SGB XI (Sozialgesetzbuch (Codebook of Social Law)),
  • Written informed consent (by legal representative if required)

Exclusion

  • Residents at end of life,
  • Any dermatological condition or skin affection requiring dermatological treatment,
  • Known allergies to any product ingredients
  • Inclusion/ Exclusion Criteria for Nursing Homes:
  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Nursing home in the federal state of Berlin with at least n = 70 or more residents.
  • Expression of a clear commitment to implement the skin care algorithm if assigned to the intervention group,
  • Valid pressure ulcer prevention standard/algorithm is in place,
  • Written commitment to adherence to the trial procedures regardless of the outcome of randomisation. Exclusion criteria:
  • Nursing homes with less than n = 70 residents in the federal state of Berlin.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

June 4 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

405 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03824886

Start Date

October 1 2018

End Date

June 4 2021

Last Update

August 9 2021

Active Locations (2)

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Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Berlin, Germany, 10117

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Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin

Berlin, Germany, 10117