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Investigating Almond effect on bed sore

The effect of topical Almond Oil on the prevention of bed sore in patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of Besat Hospital in Hamedan

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20171128037657N1
Enrollment
86
Registered
2017-12-11
Start date
2017-12-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

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Conditions

Bedsore. Pressure ulcer of unspecified elbow

Interventions

Intervention 1: First intervention group: This group receives brandy sweet almond oil on daily basis in the scapula, sacrum and heel areas. Almond oil is used daily for one week in these areas, and th
Prevention
First intervention group: This group receives brandy sweet almond oil on daily basis in the scapula, sacrum and heel areas. Almond oil is used daily for one week in these areas, and the daily assessme
Second intervention group: A group in which daily oral paraffin oil is administered daily for up to one week in pressure-sensitive areas and is evaluated daily.
Control group: In this group, only the usual care of the area, which includes changing the position of every three hours and the mattress, is applied to the next two groups, and is performed daily for

Sponsors

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Gain score 18 or less according to Braden criterion Having at least 18 years of age and a maximum of 85 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Dermatological allergy to drugs Having a bed sore Dissatisfaction with the patient or legal guardian Having a skin disease Receive any other topical ointment in the pressure areas Skin sensitivity to almond and its products

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Percentage of people with bed sore. Timepoint: Daily review of the site for compression injuries for 7 days. Method of measurement: The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) is used.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSheller Amiri

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

Sh.amiri@edu.umsha.ac.ir+98 41 3335 9465

Outcome results

None listed

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