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A simpler air mattress may prevent bedsores just as well — trial puts it to the test

NCT ID NCT06294327

Prevention Sponsor: Vitaz Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial compares two types of air mattresses for preventing pressure ulcers (bedsores) in hospital patients at high risk. One is a reactive static air mattress that stays still, and the other is an alternating air pressure mattress that constantly changes pressure points. Researchers will track how many patients develop bedsores and measure costs and comfort over at least two days in the hospital.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
reactive static air support surfaces (Repose mattress, cushion, wedge, foot protectors) compared to alternating air pressure mattress
What this could lead to
If the simpler static air mattress works as well as the alternating one, hospitals could prevent pressure ulcers more easily and at lower cost.
What could go wrong
This is a single-hospital trial, so results may not apply everywhere. The static mattress may prove less effective for some patients.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

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

621 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Jul 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Norton score \< 14 * Bed and/or chairfast * no pressure ulcers or at least pressure ulcer category I Exclusion Criteria: * Norton Score \>/=14 * Pressure ulcers category II, III, IV, deep tissue injury (DTI) or unstageable pressure ulcer * Expected length of hospital stay \< 2 days * Medical contraindication for use of reactive static air support surfaces * End of life care (or Do Not Reanimate (DNR) code IV) * Age \< 18 years

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

decubitus ulcer prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Decubitus ulcer Pressure injury Pressure ulcer

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vitaz (General Hospital)

    Sint-Niklaas, East Flanders, 9100, Belgium

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