Decubitus ulcer

MONDO:0004646

Death of tissue due to external pressure.

Also known as: decubitus ulcer, decubitus ulcer, elbow, decubitus ulcer, lower back, decubitus ulcer, other site, decubitus ulcer, upper back, pressure sores, pressure ulcer

156 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 138 tagged with Decubitus ulcer itself.

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Including sub-types (156) Tagged with Decubitus ulcer (138)

Trials to join now! 36 Not yet recruiting 32 Not yet finished but already full! 21 Completed 48 Terminated 1

Smart wheelchair cushion aims to stop pressure sores

Prevention Stopped early

This study tested a special seat cushion (GASPARD®) that measures pressure and sends alerts to a smartphone to help prevent pressure sores in people with spinal cord injuries. The trial included 134 participants who used manual wheelchairs. Unfortunately, the study was terminated…

Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Prevention

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC

Decubitus ulcer

Where it sits in the disease tree

Smart wheelchair cushion aims to stop pressure sores