Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcers

Plain-language summary

This study investigated the biochemical and molecular risk factors that contribute to the development of pressure ulcers. It enrolled bedridden patients aged 18 and older with a confirmed diagnosis of a pressure ulcer. It was conducted as a non-phase study and has been completed.

The summary above is a plain-language rendering of the official record. The original English title is shown for reference.

Trial details

Phase

N/A

Status

Completed

Sponsor

Centre Hôpital Universitaire Farhat Hached

Intervention

biochemical and molecular analysis

Start date

1/1/2013

Estimated completion

6/1/2015

Countries

Tunisia

Related genes

Locations

• Sousse, Tunisia

Eligibility criteria

Criteria are reproduced from the ClinicalTrials.gov record in the original English. Only the trial team can determine eligibility.

Inclusion Criteria:

* presenting with at least of a wound and confirmed diagnosis of PU, age≥18 years old, bedridden, not feeds only and without trophic and mental disorders.

Exclusion Criteria:

* paediatric study populations, age \> 90 years old, allergy to wound products, malignant origin