Evaluating upper limb recovery after burn injuries with physiotherapy
Official title: Changes in Function of the Upper Limb With Physiotherapy for Acute Burns: a Pilot Study
Run by Lithuanian University of Health Sciences · NCT06139731 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how physiotherapy can help patients with severe burn injuries on their arms recover better by improving their movement, strength, and overall function.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 17 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Lithuanian University of Health Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kaunas) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2020 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | January 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 27, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06139731 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-69 with burns on the upper limbs that cover at least 10% of their total body surface area.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with other significant injuries or conditions affecting their ability to participate in rehabilitation may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This pilot clinical study aims to assess the changes in range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, and functional recovery of the upper limb in patients undergoing inpatient treatment for burn injuries. It includes 17 patients with varying degrees of burns on the upper limbs, focusing on those with significant burns covering 10% or more of the total body surface area. The study seeks to understand how physiotherapy can aid in reducing complications such as contractures and scarring during the recovery process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance rehabilitation strategies for burn patients, leading to improved recovery outcomes and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is not widely tested, similar studies have shown promising results in improving recovery outcomes for burn patients through targeted physiotherapy.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients aged 18-69 years * had burns on the upper limb(s) with or without burns on the upper body * burns involving ≥ 10% total body surface area (TBSA) with the presence of deep partial thickness or full thickness burns * who agreed to take part in the study Exclusion Criteria: * inability to perform or understand tests * other injuries (fractures, brain injury) * central and peripheral nervous system disorders * amputation * with burns on the head, hands, feet, and genital area
Where it's running
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Brigita Siparytė-Sinkevičienė
Kaunas, Lithuania Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rytis Rimdeika, Prof — Lithuania LUHS hospital Kaunas Clinics, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Study coordinator: Brigita Siparytė-Sinkevičienė
- Email: brigita.siparyte@lsmu.lt
- Phone: +37068294149
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.