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Pillow war: which cushion best protects Kids' heads in the ICU?

NCT ID NCT06977152

Prevention Sponsor: Koç University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two special pillows—a fluidized positioner and a memory foam pillow—to see which better prevents pressure injuries on the heads of children in the pediatric intensive care unit. Thirty-two children on ventilators were enrolled. The goal is to find a simple way to reduce painful sores in hospitalized kids.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Fluidized positioner and memory foam pillow (devices)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better way to prevent painful head sores in hospitalized children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 32 children, so results may not apply to all patients. The devices are compared head-to-head, so one may not be clearly better.

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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

32 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

28 days to 5 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being treated in the pediatric intensive care unit * Being mechanically ventilated * Being immobile, being in age interval of 28 days to 5 years * Having consent for the participation of the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having surgical intervention in the head region * Parents want to leave at any stage of the project * Having hydrocephalus or burn in the head area * Having PIs on admission to hospital * Existing dermatologic diseases affecting the skin or connective tissue * Having emergence of a new condition during the intervention may significantly affect the risk of pressure injury (e.g., sudden surgery or complication) * Inability to obtain sufficient data during the study (e.g., patient transfer)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

decubitus ulcer prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pressure injury

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Koç University Hospital

    Istanbul, Zeytinburnu, 34010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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