An RCT on Preventing Pressure Ulcers With Wheelchair Seat Cushions

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Pressure Ulcer

In brief

The primary aim of the proposed multi-site, randomized pressure-reducing wheelchair trial (PRWC-II) is to determine the efficacy of pressure-reducing cushions in preventing sitting-acquired pressure ulcers in the elderly, nursing home population. Positive results of the proposed trial will provide the level of evidence needed to change the standard of care to include the routine evaluation of at-risk residents for seating and positioning needs and the provision of pressure-reducing cushions as a preventive measure against sitting-acquired pressure ulcers. If our hypothesis is valid, such intervention should result in a decrease in the incidence and prevalence of sitting-acquired pressure ulcers, reduced healthcare costs, and improved quality of life.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00178126

Run by

University of Pittsburgh

People needed

232

Starts

2004-03-01

Expected to finish

2008-10-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-06-02

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 65 and older
• use wheelchair > 6 hours per day
• no pressure ulcer on sitting surface
• Braden score of 18 or less
• combined activity and mobility Braden sub-score of 5 or less

You may not qualify if…

• Body Weight exceeds 250 lbs.
• Hip Width exceeds 20 inches
• does not meet all criteria of seating needs assessment
• current use of cushioning material or wheelchair better than study devices

Where it is running

• University of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

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