New study aims to predict painful skin rash in hospital patients

NCT ID NCT06978751

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Örebro University, Sweden Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 271 hospital patients with incontinence to find out which factors most strongly predict a common skin problem called incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD). Researchers tracked things like age, stool consistency, and mobility, checking patients' skin daily. The goal is to create a risk assessment tool that helps nurses prevent IAD before it starts.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could lead to a simple tool that helps nurses predict and prevent painful skin rashes in incontinent patients.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The tool may not be accurate enough for all hospital settings or patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dermatitis Fecal Incontinence Urinary Incontinence

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INCONTINENCE ASSOCIATED DERMATITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

AZ Delta

Rumbeke, Belgium
AZ Groeninge

Kortrijk, Belgium
AZ Sint-Lucas

Ghent, Belgium
AZ West

Veurne, Belgium
Sint-Jozefskliniek

Izegem, Belgium
University Hospital Ghent

Ghent, Belgium
Uppsala University Hospital

Uppsala, Sweden

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