Effects of robotic mattress on pressure ulcer healing, comfort level among pressure ulcer patients, and nursing work load: a randomized controlled trial

Effects of robotic mattress on pressure ulcer healing, comfort level among pressure ulcer patients, and nursing work load: a randomized controlled trial - Effects of robotic mattress on pressure ulcer healing, comfort level among pressure ulcer patients, and nursing work load: a randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000029680

Enrollment

Registered

2017-10-24

Start date

2017-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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

Conditions

pressure ulcers

Interventions

Use of a robotic mattress Use of a standard mattress

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with pressure ulcers in their sacral, coccyx, ischial tuberosity, greater trochanter, or heel

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Medical device related pressure ulcers, Patients who are not allowed to participate by the medical staff, Patients with a risk of falling, Patients who are not eligible for the use of air mattress, Patients without consent

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Wound healing rate within 3 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
patient comfort level, nursing work load	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactAya Kitamura

The University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine

ktmr-tky@umin.ac.jp03-5841-3451

Outcome results

None listed

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