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Wheelchair training may stop bedsores before they start

NCT ID NCT07438899

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Selcuk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether online training sessions could help wheelchair users learn how to prevent pressure injuries (also called bedsores). Researchers split 78 wheelchair users into two groups: one received three online training sessions over two weeks, while the other did not. They then compared the groups' knowledge about pressure injury prevention and tracked wound healing in the trained group for 12 weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
education
What this could lead to
If successful, this training could become a simple, low-cost way to help wheelchair users avoid painful pressure injuries and improve wound healing.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 78 participants. The results may not apply to all wheelchair users, and the training's long-term impact is unknown.

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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

78 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2022

Finished

Jul 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Aged between 18 and 65 years Wheelchair user No communication difficulties Willing to participate voluntarily in the study Healthy volunteer Exclusion Criteria: Younger than 18 years or older than 65 years Presence of any communication difficulties Unwilling to participate in the study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Health Education decubitus ulcer prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pressure ulcer (PU) Pressure ulcer prevention Wheelchair users

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Selcuk University

    Konya, Selçuklu, 42130, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • selcukU

    Konya, Selcuklu, Turkey (Türkiye)

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