Status:

RECRUITING

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Fluidized Positioner and Memory Foam Pillow in the Prevention of Pressure Injury in the Children's Head

Lead Sponsor:

Koç University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Koç University Hospital

Conditions:

Pressure Injury

Eligibility:

All Genders

28-5 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

This study aims to compare the effectiveness of fluidized positioners and memory foam pillows in preventing pressure injuries in the head among pediatric patients. H1: There is a significant differen...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Being treated in the pediatric intensive care unit
  • Being mechanically ventilated
  • Being immobile, being in age interval of 28 days to 5 years
  • Having consent for the participation of the study

Exclusion

  • Having surgical intervention in the head region
  • Parents want to leave at any stage of the project
  • Having hydrocephalus or burn in the head area
  • Having PIs on admission to hospital
  • Existing dermatologic diseases affecting the skin or connective tissue
  • Having emergence of a new condition during the intervention may significantly affect the risk of pressure injury (e.g., sudden surgery or complication)
  • Inability to obtain sufficient data during the study (e.g., patient transfer)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

August 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

64 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06977152

Start Date

June 1 2025

End Date

August 1 2026

Last Update

September 2 2025

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Koç University Hospital

Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Türkiye), 34010