Which mattress wins? study tests pressure relief for bedridden patients
NCT ID NCT01402765
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compared two special mattresses designed to prevent bedsores in people who are bedridden. Researchers measured pressure on the body while patients lay on each mattress. The goal was to see which mattress spreads pressure more evenly, which could help reduce the risk of painful sores.
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 study could help identify which mattress better prevents bedsores in immobile patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 31 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. It measures pressure, not actual bedsore prevention.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes
Nîmes, Gard, 30029, France