NCT06974552 The Effect of Different Support Surface Applications
| NCT ID | NCT06974552 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Acibadem University |
| Condition | Pressure Incidence Prevention |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 72 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-05-08 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-05-30 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 72 participants in total. It began in 2025-05-08 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-30.
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Brief Summary
This study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental study to compare the effects of two support surfaces-gel pads (used in routine practice) and microbead-filled pads-placed under the shoulders in the steep Trendelenburg position during robotic surgery, on the development of pressure injuries and pain.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled to undergo robotic surgery in the lower pelvic region in the steep Trendelenburg position * Patients aged 18 years and older Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with existing pressure injuries * Patients with communication barriers * Patients with skin anomalies that interfere with skin assessment * Patients requiring conversion to open surgery during the procedure * Patients whose position is changed during surgery
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06974552 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, studying Pressure Incidence Prevention. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06974552 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06974552 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at ukke.karabacak@acibadem.edu.tr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06974552 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT06974552 clinical trial?
NCT06974552 is sponsored by Acibadem University. The trial plans to enroll 72 participants.