Which heel boot best shields against bedsores? a head-to-head test puts them to the test.

NCT ID NCT07734220

Completed Prevention Sponsor: Medline Industries Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two heel protection boot devices — HeelMedix Basic and EHOB Waffle — to see which one better reduces pressure on the heel and calf. Healthy adults sit with one leg outstretched while a pressure-sensing mat measures how well each boot offloads pressure. The goal is to find which device may help prevent pressure injuries in people who are bedridden or have limited mobility.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: two heel protection boot devices (HeelMedix Basic and EHOB Waffle)
What this could lead to: If one device proves better at reducing heel pressure, it could help prevent painful pressure injuries in people who are bedridden or have limited mobility.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to patients in real hospital settings. The devices are tested for a short time only.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

decubitus ulcer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PRESSURE INJURIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medline Industries, LP

Northfield, Illinois, 60093, United States

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