Risk of developing pressure sores by non-invasive pelvic circumferential compression devices.

The exerted pressure as a measure of the risk of developing pressure sores by pelvic circumferential compression devices; a crossover study.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON26107

Enrollment

Registered

2008-03-13

Start date

2008-02-08

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-02-28

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

Conditions

pelvic fracture, circumferential compression device, pressure sores, bekkenfractuur, bekkenbinder, decubitus risico

Interventions

A Force Sensing Array (FSA) pressure mapping system will be placed around the pelvis. The PCCD is positioned on top of the FSA mat, following the protocol of the supplier. Measurements will be perform

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Volunteers between 18 and 70 years of age; 2. Blank medical history; 3. Signed informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. (History of) pelvic or low-back complaints; 2. Pelvic fractures; 3. Skin problems in the pelvic region; 4. Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Exerted pressure (distribution) on the skin (kPa)	—

Contacts

Public ContactS.P. Knops

P.O. Box 2040

s.knops@erasmusmc.nl+31-10 70 32419

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)