Gentle hand massage may heal bedsores faster, pilot study suggests
NCT ID NCT07677761
First seen Jul 01, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether adding manual lymphatic drainage (a gentle massage technique) to standard wound care can help heal pressure injuries (bedsores) in patients hospitalized in intensive care. The trial randomly assigns 60 adults with a pressure injury on the sacrum (tailbone area) to receive either standard care alone or standard care plus manual lymphatic drainage. Researchers will measure wound size and healing stage to see if the extra therapy improves recovery.
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Active substance
manual lymphatic drainage
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple hands-on therapy could become a standard addition to wound care for pressure injuries, speeding healing and reducing complications.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy may show no added benefit over standard care alone.
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