Decubitus
Conditions
Interventions
The patient will wear both socks 1 hour a day, for 3 days. The right foot will
receive the electrical stimulation. The total time of wearing the sock and
receiving electrical stimulation will be 3 h
Sponsors
Medisch Spectrum Twente
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Expected stay on the vascular surgery ward for at least 3 days, excluding weekend days
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Decubitus ulcer grade 1 - 4 on the heel Ulcer or surgical wound at the lower leg Amputation of one or both legs Inability to wear the sock Dark skin Other exclusion criteria included any of the following medical conditions for which electrical stimulation is contraindicated { Houghton PE, Campbell KE; 2001}: Ventricular arrhythmia Atrial fibrillation Cardiac pacemaker History of deep radiation therapy within the local region Superficial metal ions or metal implants near the area Pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Main study parameter/endpoint is the number of occurrences of any kind of discomfort or adverse event due to the sock or electrical stimulation. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| None | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed