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NCT Number: NCT05856123

A Study to Evaluate SimPull for Lateral Patient Transfer

The purpose of this research is to test an investigational device called SimPull to see if it is a more efficient method of transferring a patient from one bed to another compared to that of current methods. The purpose of this research is to gather information on the safety and effectiveness of the SimPull device.

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Key information

Conditions

Lateral Patient Transfer

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Mayo Clinic Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona, 85054, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • 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.
  • Patient does not have compound fractures or cervical fractures present.
  • Patient does not have skin damage or open wounds to the dorsal cavity.
  • Patient or legally authorized representative (LAR) must be able/present to sign consent.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients who do not require lateral transfer for an invasive cardiac procedure to and from gurney to exam table.
  • Patients who do not require lateral transfer for an invasive cardiac procedure to and from exam table to gurney.
  • Patient has compound fractures or cervical fractures present.
  • Patient has skin damage or open wounds to the dorsal cavity.
  • Patient or legally authorized representative (LAR) are unable/present to sign consent.

Treatment and study plan

SimPull Lateral Transfer Device

Device

Automated lateral transfer device

Survey

Other

Complete Survey

Primary outcomes

  1. Time to Complete Lateral Transfer

    Time frame: Baseline

    The average total time (minutes) it took to complete a lateral transfer.

  2. The Number of Staff Involved in a Transfer

    Time frame: Baseline

    The average number of staff members engaged during transfers

  3. Average Weight of Participants

    Time frame: Baseline

    The average weight (kilograms) of participants who underwent a lateral transfer

Secondary outcomes

  1. Clinician Satisfaction

    Time frame: Baseline

    Number of survey responses where clinicians indicated they were satisfied with the transfer method

  2. The Number of Survey Responses From Clinicians Who Indicated They Were Very Likely to Experience Injury During Transfers

    Time frame: Baseline

    Measured by a post transfer survey where clinicians indicated how likely they feel they are to be injured during lateral patient transfer using standard transfer methods versus SimPull on a scale of "Not at all likely", "Not likely", "Neutral", "Likely", or "Very Likely."

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mayo Clinic

Other

Collaborators

  • The Patient Company, LLC

Registry information

Official study title

Single-site, Pilot Study Evaluating SimPull as a Primary Means of Lateral Patient Transfer

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
May 12, 2023
Registry last updated
Oct 22, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.