The Effect of Different Support Surface Applications

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Conditions studied: Pressure Incidence Prevention, Pain

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06974552

Run by

Acibadem University

People needed

72

Starts

2025-05-08

Expected to finish

2026-05-30

Last updated by the study team

2025-05-16

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients scheduled to undergo robotic surgery in the lower pelvic region in the steep Trendelenburg position
• Patients aged 18 years and older

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Acibadem University — Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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