Pressure ulcer (PU)

This study compares how well pressure ulcers (bedsores) heal in older adults receiving care at home versus in a long-term care facility. It also looks at quality of life, patient satisfaction, and treatment costs. Eighty people aged 60 to 90 with stage II-IV pressure ulcers will …

This trial tests whether a risk-based prevention bundle can lower the chance of pressure injuries in patients undergoing elective surgery lasting three hours or longer. Participants are assigned to receive either standard care or a bundle tailored to their individual risk level—l…

This trial is testing a soft silicone foam dressing called Mepilex Up on adults with leg or foot ulcers and skin tears. The goal is to see if the dressing helps wounds progress toward healing and is safe to use. About 70 participants will use the dressing for up to 6 weeks, and d…

This study tests whether playing a person's favorite music before and during wound care can reduce pain and help pressure injuries (bed sores) heal faster. Researchers will compare wound care with music to standard care without music in 50 older adults living in long-term care ho…

This registry study collects real-world data from about 300 adults treated with urinary bladder matrix (UBM) products for various wounds, including pressure ulcers, surgical incisions, and infections like Fournier's gangrene. Researchers track patient characteristics, treatment p…

This study tests whether training intensive care nurses in evidence-based practices can lower rates of ventilator-associated pneumonia, pressure ulcers, and central line bloodstream infections. Researchers will train nurses and use advanced equipment, then compare infection rates…