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The effect of topical sheep oil on preventing pressure ulcers

The effect of topical sheep oil on preventing pressure ulcers in patients hospitalized in the intensive care units

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20171002036498N7
Enrollment
40
Registered
2025-11-04
Start date
2025-11-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-12-08

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

pressure ulcers.

Interventions

Intervention group: The substance used in this study is sheep oil. In one group, the upper torso is considered the intervention area, and in another group, the lower torso is designated as the interve

Sponsors

Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Immobile patients Moderate to severe loss of consciousness Absence of skin disorders such as dermatitis and pressure sores

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Discharge with the personal consent of the patient's companions The patient's partner's unwillingness to continue participating in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Percentage of individuals with stage 1 and 2 pressure ulcers. Timepoint: Assessment of pressure ulcer incidence on days 3, 5, and 7. Method of measurement: European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel Classification System Tool.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public Contactali akbari

Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

iccn87@gmail.com+98 34 3426 2818

Outcome results

None listed

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