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Feasibility of Autologous Adipose-derived Stromal Cells from Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) to Treat Adults with Pressure Ulcers or Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Jacksonville, FL
Determine safety and feasibility of using institutionally prepared autologous, uncultured SVF on patients with Stage III pressure ulcers or Stage 1 or 2 diabetic foot ulcers.
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Mobile and Remote Monitoring of Seating Pressure for Wheelchair Users With SCI
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to gather information on how a mobile pressure mapping system, when used at home on a daily basis, affects behaviors known to reduce risk of pressure ulcer development.
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Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcers in Understaffed Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Vietnam
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study will be to 1) determine the risk factors for pressure ulcer development among patients in the pediatric intensive care units in a resource limited hospital and 2) to develop a regulatory protocol to help minimize these risk factors in at-risk patients in Hanoi, Vietnam.
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Technologies to Increase In-Seat Movement to Prevent Sitting Acquired Pressure Injuries in Wheelchair Users
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this aim of the project is to assess the effectiveness of two seating pressure systems for changing the movement behavior of wheelchair users who are at risk for pressure injuries.
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A Study of Using of a Shear Reduction Surface in Pre-hospital Transport
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of an anti-shear mattress overlay placed on a pre-hospital transport stretcher reduces shear forces and pressure on the skin, and increases patient comfort as compared to standard care.
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Daily Wireless Interface Pressure Mapping to Increase Pressure Ulcer Prevention Behaviors
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to determine if use of a pressure mapping device used in daily life results in behaviors that reduce the risk for developing a pressure ulcer.
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A Study to Develop Technology for Increasing In-Seat Movement to Prevent Sitting-Acquired Pressure Injuries in Wheelchair Users
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to provide wheelchair users with personal-use technology that provides effective feedback to increase movement to prevent pressure injuries across all 3 parts of the study.
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Development of Technologies to Increase In-Seat Movement to Prevent Sitting- Acquired Pressure Injuries in Wheelchair Users
Rochester, MN
The purpose of this study is to provide wheelchair users with personal-use technology that provides effective feedback to increase movement to prevent pressure injuries.