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Comparison of Sacral Interface Pressure in Healthy Volunteers on Two Dynamic Pressure-Prevention Support Surfaces

Healthy Volunteer · Pressure Distribution

Enrolled (actual)
18
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2025
Primary outcome: Primary: Peak Sacral Pressure — 17.8; 21.0; 17.1; 21.6 mm hg — p=<0.05

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Bed A - Head of Bed 0 degrees (Device); Bed B - Head of Bed 0 degrees (Device); Bed A - Head of bed at 30 degrees (Device); Bed B - head of bed at 30 degrees (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Primary completion
Oct 2024

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Peak Sacral Pressure
17.8; 21.0; 17.1; 21.6; 17.3; 24.9 <0.05 sig

Summary

The purpose of the research study is to investigate the peak sacral interface pressures of two separate hospital bed systems in the supine and 30 degrees head-of-bed elevation position.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • non-disabled
  • can walk & stand independently
  • can visit UAB SIM Lab once for 45 to 60 minutes

Exclusion Criteria

-skin breakdown or compromising skin conditions

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT06661954). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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