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Comparing Flat vs. Curved Surgery Beds to see Which One Reduces Pain and Bedsores Better

Comparative effectiveness of a conventional OT table foam mattress with an anatomical curvature memory foam mattress on pressure ulcer A comparative study. - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/04/084020
Enrollment
60
Registered
2025-04-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-28

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: K87- Disorders of gallbladder, biliarytract and pancreas in diseases classified elsewhere Health Condition 2: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Anatomical curvature memory foam OT table mattress: This specially designed mattress conforms to the natural curvature of the body, providing enhanced pressure distribution and spinal s

Sponsors

saveetha medical college and hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 60 adult patients undergoing elective surgeries lasting more than 2 hours. Adults aged 18-65 years, ASA classification I-III.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pre-existing pressure ulcers, spinal deformities, ASA classification IV-V, emergency surgeries, pregnancy, BMI over 35, patient having any previous back pain.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the incidence of pressure ulcers in patients using normal OT mattresses versus those using anatomical curvature OT mattresses.Timepoint: To assess Post operative Pressure ulcers using (Braden score) 0hours, 6hours , 12hours and 24hours.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the patient pain score between normal OT mattresses and anatomical curvature OT mattresses after surgery.Timepoint: 1. Pain score is assessed ( VAS score)post - operatively at 0 hours , 6hours , 12hours , 24 hors .

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactK Pradeep

Saveetha medical college and hospital

drkpradeep@gmail.com9566094140

Outcome results

None listed

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