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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1
Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany, 10117
2
Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin
Berlin, Germany, 10117