A single-center, prospective, randomized, open-label, clinical trial of ceramide 2-containing hydrocolloid dressings versus polyurethane film dressings for pressure ulcer prevention in high-risk surgical patients

A single-center, prospective, randomized, open-label, clinical trial of ceramide 2-containing hydrocolloid dressings versus polyurethane film dressings for pressure ulcer prevention in high-risk surgical patients - A study on dressings for pressure ulcer prevention during surgery.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000019420

Enrollment

128

Registered

2015-10-23

Start date

2014-02-04

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Pressure ulcer

Interventions

Intervention group Control group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Surgical patients at a high risk of developing pressure ulcers.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient who did not written informed consent to participate. Patients with existing pressure damage and/or with a history of pressure ulcer at the intervention sites.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The incidence rate of pressure ulcer development in high-risk surgical patients in both groups.The development of a pressure ulcer was visually observed by one WOC nurse within 24 hours postsurgery.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Incidence of skin damage, such as blanchable erythema, skin discoloration, contact dermatitis, and stripped skin, at the intervention sites.	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactYasuhiro Kawachi

Tokyo Medical University Ibaraki Medical Canter Dermatology

kyasuhir@tokyo-med.ac.jp029-887-1161

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026