Nursing routine may stop bedsores in stroke patients
NCT ID NCT06981962
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether nursing interventions—like regularly changing a patient's position, keeping skin clean and moisturized, and avoiding pressure on bony areas—can prevent pressure ulcers (bedsores) in immobile stroke patients. 128 patients at high risk for bedsores took part. The goal was to see if these simple care steps could stop bedsores from forming.
What this could mean
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Active substance
nursing intervention (repositioning, skincare, moisture control)
What this could lead to
If effective, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to prevent painful bedsores in stroke patients who cannot move.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study without a control group, so results may not be widely applicable. The intervention is basic care, not a new drug or technology.
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Locations
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Hawler Medical University
Erbil, Kurdistan, 44001, Iraq