A Pilot study to assess PreSense system in improving turn-protocol compliance

Pilot study on using a purpose built device (PreSense) to improve turn-protocol compliance

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Observational

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2018/02/011713

Enrollment

Registered

2018-02-05

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Pressure Ulcers

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All adults admitted to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) who are considered at risk of acquiring pressure ulcers can be enrolled in the study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patients who cannot have the wearable device attached to their chest. 2. Patients who currently have implantable cardiovascular- defibrillator or pacemaker.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To measure the current rate of compliance with prescribed turning protocols by using the system proposed and to compare it with the compliance rate prior to introduction of the system proposed.Timepoint: On completion of pilot study	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NilTimepoint: Nil	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sridhar Nagaiyan

IIT Madras

renganathan.b.s@gmail.com

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026