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A simple positioning change may prevent painful skin injuries in brain surgery

NCT ID NCT07791056

Prevention Sponsor: General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests a modified way to position patients during neurosurgery under general anesthesia. The new method uses an L-shaped arm board and a funnel-shaped adhesive film to better distribute pressure and reduce nerve strain. Researchers will compare this with standard positioning in 80 adults having elective brain or spine surgery. The goal is to see if the modified approach lowers the risk of skin pressure injuries and shoulder pain after surgery.

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Active substance
Modified lateral decubitus positioning protocol using an L-shaped arm board and funnel-shaped adhesive film
What this could lead to
If effective, this positioning method could reduce skin pressure injuries and shoulder pain for patients undergoing lengthy neurosurgery, improving comfort and safety.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. The modified positioning might not significantly reduce injuries or pain, and could introduce new challenges for surgical teams.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 18 years * Elective neurosurgical procedure under general anesthesia * Planned surgical position: lateral decubitus * Expected operative duration ≥ 2 hours (from completion of positioning to end of surgery) Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing skin injury before surgery * Acute or chronic skin disease * Communication disorder / inability to express pain verbally * Severe cardiac, hepatic, or renal disease Withdrawal Criteria: * Intraoperative change of surgical position from lateral decubitus to another position due to unexpected surgical requirements * Intraoperative hemodynamic instability or other critical events requiring immediate repositioning or termination of the procedure * Inability to complete the 24-hour postoperative follow-up assessment (e.g., transfer to ICU, unplanned reoperation, or death) * Development of a serious adverse event directly attributable to the positioning procedure that necessitates discontinuation of the assigned protocol

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Conditions

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decubitus ulcer prevention target

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Pressure injuries

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  • General hospital of Ningxia medical university

    Yinchuan, Ningxia, 750004, China

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