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Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Turning for Ulcer Reduction
NCT00665535 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of the study is to determine the optimal frequency of repositioning nursing facility residents with limited mobility who are cared for on a high density foam mattress in order to prevent bed sores. It is hypothesized that participants at moderate risk (Braden Scale Scores 13-14) who are turned every 3 or 4 hours and participants at high risk (Braden Scores 10-12) turned every 3 or 4 hours will not have a higher incidence of ulcers than those residents turned every 2 hours.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Turning or repositioning schedule
Study Locations (20)
Ohio
- Hennis Care Center — Dover
- Dorothy Love Retirement Community — Sidney
- Fairmount at aBreckenridge Village — Willoughby
- Park Vista Retirement Community — Youngstown
Tennessee
- Signature HealthCare of Columbia — Columbia
- Kindred Loudon Healthcare Center — Loudon
- Kindred Fairpark Health Care Center — Maryville
- Asbury Place Maryville — Maryville
Florida
- St. Catherine Laboure Manor — Jacksonville
- Miami Jewish Home & Hospital — Miami
- Palatka Health Care Center — Palatka
California
- Linda Valley Nursing Facility — Loma Linda
- Garden Crest Convalescent Hospital — Los Angeles
New York
- Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Commack
- Monroe Community Hospital — Rochester
Arizona
- Glencroft Care Center — Glendale
Indiana
- Kindred Bremen Health Care Center — Bremen
Massachusetts
- Tower Hill Center for Health and Rehabilitation — Canton
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 967 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2011-06 |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00665535
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00665535 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as Phase 3, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 967 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, which has 811 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Pressure Ulcers appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Turning or repositioning schedule is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT00665535 reports 20 study locations spanning 10 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include Ohio, Tennessee, Florida. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00665535 about?
NCT00665535 is a clinical study titled "Pressure Ulcer Prevention: Turning for Ulcer Reduction". The purpose of the study is to determine the optimal frequency of repositioning nursing facility residents with limited mobility who are cared for on a high density foam mattress in order to prevent bed sores. It is hypothesized that participants at moderate risk (Braden Scale Scores 13-14) who are ...
What is the current status of trial NCT00665535?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 3 study. The enrollment target is 967 participants. The study started on 2008-03. Estimated completion is 2011-06.
What conditions does trial NCT00665535 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Pressure Ulcers. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00665535?
The interventions under investigation include: Turning or repositioning schedule (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00665535?
This trial is sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, which has 811 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT00665535 being conducted?
This trial has 20 study locations across Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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