This Study Will Use Real-time Pressure Mapping Technology to Determine Which Positioning Strategies and Devices Exert the Least Amount of Pressure on Peri-operative Burn Patients

Burn patients are especially vulnerable to developing hospital-acquired pressure sores. The goal of this study is to determine which positions and positioning devices exert the least amount of pressure on problem areas such as the heels, the tailbone, the elbow and the back of the head. With the use of a pressure mapping device, it will allow the investigators to: 1. Identify patients at the highest risk of developing pressure injuries related to positioning/devices. 2. Use the findings to create positioning/device guidelines By optimizing positioning strategies, the investigators aim to enhance patient comfort, prevent complications, and ultimately improve the overall quality of care for burn patients.

NCT Number	NCT07171138
Lead Sponsor	Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Conditions	Hospital Acquired Pressure Injury
Enrollment	80 participants
Start Date	2026-05
Primary Completion	2027-03 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-03 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-05