Use of a Shear Reduction Surface in Pre-hospital Transport

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Conditions studied: Shear Strength

In brief

The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of a shear reduction surface on shear, pressure, and comfort used in pre-hospital ground transport.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02591641

Run by

Mayo Clinic

People needed

30

Starts

2015-11-01

Expected to finish

2016-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-03-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 70. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Healthy adult volunteers
• 18-70 years old
• Able to read and write English
• Height of 6' feet tall or less
• Weight under 300 lbs.

You may not qualify if…

• Non-English speaking
• Pregnancy
• Prisoners
• Previous history of pelvic fracture, pressure ulcers on sacrum, ischial tuberosity, or heel
• Adhesive allergy or sensitivity
• Height over 6 feet tall
• Weight over 300 lbs.

Where it is running

• Mayo Clinic in Rochester — Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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