The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of MIST Therapy in conjunction with standard of care (SOC) compared to SOC alone in the prevention of deep tissue injury (DTI) progression to advanced stage pressure ulcers.
Enrolled subjects will be randomized to receive one of two treatment courses: a) MIST Therapy in conjunction with Standard of Care (MIST + SOC) (treatment group) or b) SOC only (control group). A randomized subject will be required to undergo a Baseline Evaluation. The Baseline Evaluation. A digital photo will be taken of the wound. The subject will receive the assigned study treatment. Each subject will receive SOC wound care and off-loading daily throughout the study. Subjects will be treated daily for 5 days and then every other day until discharged or up to 14 days post enrollment.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
12
FDA cleared non-contact ultrasound device. Delivers low frequency ultrasound via a fine saline to the wound area.
Standard of Care consists of pressure relief, wound cleansing and dressing as needed
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Effectiveness
To compare between the treatment groups the effect of the assigned study treatment on the rate of progression of DTI to advanced stage pressure ulcer (Stage III or greater, continued DTI, or a pressure ulcer that is unable to be staged due to necrotic tissue). Stage I - Intact skin with non-blanchable redness of a localized area Stage II - Partial thickness loss of dermis Stage III - Full thickness loss, subcutaneous fat may be visible Stage IV - Full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon or muscle Unstageable - Full thickness tissue loss in which the base of the ulcer is covered by slough or eschar Continues deep tissue injury - purple or maroon localize area of discolored intact skin that may be mushy or boggy
Time frame: 14 days
Change in Mean Wound Area
Measured from randomization to last visit (14 days or at discharge from hospital)
Time frame: 14 days
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