Which mattress heals bedsores faster? new study has answers
NCT ID NCT03522714
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two types of special mattresses—the Fluid Immersion Simulation (FIS) system and the Air Fluidized Bed (AFB)—to see which helps heal surgically closed pressure ulcers (bedsores) better. Eighty adults with stage III or IV bedsores were randomly assigned to one mattress after surgery. The main goal was to check wound closure after 2 weeks and compare complication rates like reopening or infection.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Fluid Immersion Simulation System (special mattress) vs. Air Fluidized Bed (special mattress)
What this could lead to
If one mattress works better, it could improve healing and reduce complications after pressure ulcer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 80 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The study compares devices, not a new drug or cure.
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Locations
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital Plastic Surgery
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States