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Simple change in probe care could prevent painful skin injuries in intensive care

NCT ID NCT07704710

Disease control Sponsor: Emine Arici Parlak Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial compares repositioning a pulse oximeter probe every 2 hours versus every 4 hours in adult intensive care patients. The goal is to see if more frequent repositioning reduces medical device-related pressure injuries. The study involves 432 patients who are monitored for skin changes at the probe site.

What this could mean

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Active substance
pulse oximeter probe repositioning every 2 hours vs. every 4 hours
What this could lead to
If successful, this could establish a simple, low-cost way to prevent painful pressure injuries in intensive care patients.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center trial, so results may not apply to all ICUs. The difference between intervals may be small or not clinically meaningful.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 432 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older * Written informed consent provided by the patient's legally authorized representative * Patients monitored with a pulse oximeter in the intensive care unit (ICU) * Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 8 or less * Expected or actual ICU stay of more than 72 hours Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe peripheral edema * Patients with dermatological conditions that impair skin integrity

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

decubitus ulcer

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pressure ulcer (PU)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Univerisy of HelathSciences Turkiye Gulhane Faculty of Nursing

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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