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SimPull Device for Lateral Patient Transfer

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Deanna Covelli, MSN, RN
Research Sponsored by Mayo Clinic
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Patients requiring lateral transfer for an invasive cardiac procedure to and from gurney to exam table.
Patients requiring lateral transfer for an invasive cardiac procedure to and from exam table to gurney.
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial tests a device called SimPull to see if it's a better way to move patients from bed to bed than current methods.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for patients needing to be moved from one bed to another during cardiac procedures, without compound or cervical fractures, skin damage, or open wounds on their back. They must be able to consent themselves or have a representative who can.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the SimPull device's efficiency and safety in transferring patients laterally compared to current methods. It aims to determine if SimPull offers a better way of moving patients between beds.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects are not listed, potential risks may include discomfort during transfer, minor injuries if the device malfunctions, or issues related to improper handling by medical staff.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I need help moving to and from the exam table for a heart procedure.
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I need help moving to and from the exam table for a heart procedure.
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I do not have any broken bones in my spine or complex fractures.
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I do not have any skin damage or open wounds on my back.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Force needed for transfer
Time to complete lateral transfer
Secondary outcome measures
Clinician Satisfaction
Clinician perception of injury risk

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: SimPull Device TransferExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
After cardiac catheterization lab or electrophysiology lab procedure, the subject will be moved from one bed to another using the SimPull device.
Group II: Standard of Care TransferActive Control1 Intervention
After cardiac catheterization lab or electrophysiology lab procedure, the subject will be moved from one bed to another using the current standard of practice lateral patient transfer methods by nursing staff.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Mayo ClinicLead Sponsor
3,206 Previous Clinical Trials
3,766,983 Total Patients Enrolled
The Patient Company, LLCUNKNOWN
Deanna Covelli, MSN, RNPrincipal InvestigatorMayo Clinic

Media Library

SimPull Device Transfer Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05856123 — N/A
Lateral Patient Transfer Research Study Groups: SimPull Device Transfer, Standard of Care Transfer
Lateral Patient Transfer Clinical Trial 2023: SimPull Device Transfer Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05856123 — N/A
SimPull Device Transfer 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05856123 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are participants currently being sought for this experiment?

"Clinicaltrials.gov shows that this medical experiment is no longer recruiting participants. The subject was initially posted on June 1st 2023, and the most recent update being made on May 4th 2023. Nevertheless, there are currently other clinical trials still actively looking for volunteers to join their research team."

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~67 spots leftby Apr 2025