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

NCT ID NCT07704710

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

decubitus ulcer

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PRESSURE ULCER (PU)

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Locations

Univerisy of HelathSciences Turkiye Gulhane Faculty of Nursing

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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