New inflatable cushion could revolutionize ICU patient repositioning

NCT ID NCT06844617

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 02, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a new inflatable cushion called the BathMat, designed to help reposition patients lying on their stomachs (proned) in the ICU. Proning helps patients with severe breathing problems get more oxygen, but repositioning them every few hours currently requires at least 5 staff and can be risky. The BathMat aims to make this process faster, safer, and require fewer staff. The study will involve 30 patients across up to 4 hospitals to see if the device saves time and reduces harm.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: BathMat (inflatable cushion device)
What this could lead to: If successful, this device could make repositioning proned ICU patients quicker, safer, and require fewer staff, allowing more frequent repositioning and reducing pressure sores.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial with only 30 patients, so results may not apply broadly. The device may not prove safer or more efficient than standard care in larger studies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute respiratory distress syndrome adult acute respiratory distress syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME (ARDS) INTENSIVE CARE MEDICINE PRONING

Contacts and locations

Locations

North Bristol Trust

Bristol, BS10 5NB, United Kingdom

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