Muscle energy technique for children with elbow stiffness after injury
Effect of Muscle Energy Technique in Children With Post Traumatic Elbow Stiffness
This study tests if a special stretching technique can help children aged 6 to 12 with elbow stiffness after an injury feel better and move their arms more easily compared to regular treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 38 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Banī Suwayf) |
| Trial ID | NCT06989073 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of muscle energy technique in treating children aged 6 to 12 years who experience post-traumatic elbow stiffness following distal end extra-articular humerus fractures or proximal radius ulna fractures. The research aims to assess improvements in pain levels, functional disability, and range of motion in affected elbows. Participants will undergo either the muscle energy technique or conventional treatment, with evaluations conducted to determine the outcomes of each approach.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 6-12 years with post-traumatic elbow stiffness following specific types of fractures.
Not a fit: Patients with ligament injuries, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, or neuro-vascular disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could significantly improve pain relief and mobility in children suffering from elbow stiffness after injuries.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific application of muscle energy technique in this context is less common, similar approaches have shown promise in treating musculoskeletal conditions in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children from both gender. * Age ranges from 6-12 years. * Patients with post-traumatic elbow stiffness after distal end extra-articular humerus fractures. * Patients with proximal radius ulna fractures. * Minimum immobilization period of 4 weeks. * Referred from orthopedist. * Patient with soft end feel. Exclusion Criteria: * Any ligament injury * Patients with Diabetes * Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. * Patients with Pathological fractures * Revision surgeries * Neuro-vascular disorders. * Patient with bony end feel.
Where this trial is running
Banī Suwayf
- Faculty of physical therapy, Cairo university — Banī Suwayf, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Zeinab Farghaly, Bachelor
- Email: Farghalyzeinab@yahoo.com
- Phone: +2-01285264660
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.