Prevention of Sacral Pressure Ulcers With Preventive Dressings — SACRESS  

Grade I to Grade IV Pressure Ulcers in Higher Risk Patients Clinical Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

In this study we would like to find a way to prevent sacral pressure ulcers in high-risk patients by the use of a Mepilex sacral dressing. The research question we would like to answer is the following: Is the Mepilex sacral dressing a cost-effective dressing for the prevention of grade I to grade IV pressure ulcers in the sacral region in higher-risk hospitalized patients?

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Prevention

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Grade I to Grade IV Pressure Ulcers in Higher Risk Patients
• Pressure Ulcer

• NCT number: NCT01640418
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Maastricht University Medical Center
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: September 2012
• Completion date: October 2013