N/A
N=18
Comparison of Sacral Interface Pressure in Healthy Volunteers on Two Dynamic Pressure-Prevention Support Surfaces
Healthy Volunteer · Pressure Distribution
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT06661954 ↗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
| Outcome | Result | p-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
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.