PRESSURE INJURY

This study compares two common ointments—zinc oxide and MEBO—to see which helps heal stage 2 pressure ulcers (bedsores) faster and better. It will involve 76 hospitalized patients, who will apply one of the ointments twice daily. Doctors will check the wounds daily for up to a mo…

This study is testing whether a skin graft product called NeoThelium FT helps heal chronic pressure ulcers (bed sores) when used alongside standard care. Researchers will follow 10 adult patients with stage 2 or 3 pressure sores on their pelvis or legs. The main goal is to see if…

This study is testing a new digital tool designed to prevent serious skin sores in veterans with spinal cord injuries. The tool asks veterans questions about their risks and gives their doctors a report with recommended actions. Researchers will see if using this tool in clinics …

This study aims to find the best pillow to prevent painful pressure sores on the heads of young children in intensive care. Researchers will compare a fluid-filled positioner to a standard memory foam pillow in 64 children aged 28 days to 5 years. The goal is to see which pillow …

This study is creating a registry to collect information on the safety and healing results when surgeons use Myriad™ devices during various soft tissue reconstruction surgeries. It will enroll about 800 adults who are already scheduled for surgery where their doctor plans to use …

This study looks back at the medical records of 500 adult patients who stayed in a hospital's intensive care unit. Researchers will use computer programs to analyze the data and try to predict which patients were most at risk of developing painful bed sores (pressure injuries). T…