New air mattress could save Nurses' backs and Patients' skin
NCT ID NCT07141134
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests a special air mattress that automatically turns ICU patients from side to side to prevent painful bedsores. Researchers will compare it to standard foam mattresses with manual turning by nurses. The goal is to see if the automatic mattress reduces nursing workload, saves time, and prevents bedsores just as well or better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Turn-Assist Alternating Pressure Air Mattress (TAPAM)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this mattress could prevent bedsores in ICU patients while reducing the physical strain on nurses and cutting hospital costs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small, early-stage trial, and the mattress may not prevent bedsores better than standard care. It also may not work for all patient types or hospital settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Taiwan University Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
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