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Comparison of the Effectiveness of Fluidized Positioner and Memory Foam Pillow in the Prevention of Pressure Injury in the Children's Head
Led by Koç University · Updated on 2026-03-31
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
60 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Koç University
Lead Sponsor
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Koc University Hospital
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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 difference between the fluidized positioner and the memory foam pillow in terms of pressure injury incidence in pediatric intensive care patients. H2: The fluidized positioner reduces the risk of developing pressure injuries more effectively than the memory foam pillow. H3: There is a significant difference in the pressure applied to the head region of the patient between the fluidized positioner and the memory foam pillow. H4: The anatomical locations of pressure injuries (occipital, parietal, temporal, and ear regions) vary depending on the type of pillow used. H5: Compared to the memory foam pillow, the fluidized positioner is associated with a more homogeneous pressure distribution across the occipital, parietal, and temporal regions.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Fluidized Positioner and Memory Foam Pillow in the Prevention of Pressure Injury in the Children's Head
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 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
You will not qualify if you...
- 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 pressure injuries on admission to hospital
- Existing dermatologic diseases affecting the skin or connective tissue
- Developing a new condition during the intervention that significantly affects pressure injury risk (e.g., sudden surgery or complication)
- Inability to obtain sufficient data during the study (e.g., patient transfer)
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Koç University Hospital
Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, Turkey (Türkiye), 34010
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Research Team
E
Enes Şimşek, MSc. PhD(c)
CONTACT
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Remziye Semerci, PhD.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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