This study will evaluate the use of a mattress overlay system to promote the healing of full thickness pressure ulcers. The overlay is placed over the patient's bed making it easier for patients to get in and out of bed. In addition, the overlay has blue tooth capabilities that will allow clinicians to remotely monitor adherence with the device.
The study is a multi-center, prospective, study designed to evaluate the use of an alternating mattress overlay in the treatment of stage 3 pressure ulcers. After screening, eligible subjects will receive a mattress overlay system for the 4 weeks of treatment. The mattress is fitted to the patient's bed/mattress in his/her home or skilled nursing facility (SNF). Patients responding to the offloading regimen (percent wound area reduction \>20% at 4 weeks) may use the overlay for up to 12 additional weeks. The SOC in this study is debridement, proper moisture balance, reduction of bacterial burden and nutritional counseling.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
30
Dabir Surface mattress overlay system consists of a controller and a low-profile alternating pressure (AP) surface (placed over a non-powered mattress) with hundreds of air-filled geometric nodes arranged in rows. . The multiple rows of nodes inflate and deflate in alternating sequence every five minutes. During deflation phase, the skin and soft tissues experience reduced pressure/loading and enhanced perfusion. In conjunction with Standard of Care: Debridement, Proper moisture balance, off-loading, reduce bacterial burden and nutritional counseling.
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Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
RECRUITINGWound Reduction in Surface Area
The percentage change in ulcer size (wound area reduction) from baseline to 4 week completion
Time frame: 4 week
Pain assessment
Assessment of the pain level linked to the wound, using a numeric pain scale. Numeric Pain Scale from 0-10 anchored by word descriptors at each end. A numerical scale will be used to assess pain. Subject will be asked to indicate a numerical value that best represents the pain intensity at ulcer site on a scale of 0 to 10 anchored by "word descriptors" at each end, as "no pain" on the left side and "worst possible pain" on the right side of the number line. The number 0 represents "no pain", the number 5 represents "moderate pain" and the number 10 represents the "worst possible pain". The subject indicates the level of pain intensity by selecting a number on the line that represents their perception of their current state.
Time frame: 4 weeks
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