Pressure ulcers
Conditions
Interventions
Skin
The intervention is the application of different shear loads at a constant
normal pressure. The applied shear loads are 1.2 kPa (9 mmHg), 2.4 kPa (18
mmHg), and 4.8 kPa (36 mmHg). The normal pressur
Decubitus
Shear
Sponsors
Universiteit Twente
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 64 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: healthy age between 18 and 35.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of skin affection Skin trauma at the volar aspect of the forearm
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main study parameter is the increase in IL-1a concentration for different values of shear loading. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not applicable. | — |
Countries
The Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed