Scar mobilization to improve scars and daily life in children with upper limb burns.
Effects of the Scar Tissue Mobilization on Scar Thickness, Pliability and Quality of Life in Children With Upper Extremity Burns.
We will try scar tissue mobilization in children aged 8–13 with upper limb burns to see if it reduces scar thickness and stiffness and improves quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 13 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT07578883 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This quasi-experimental study at Mayo Hospital Lahore will try scar tissue mobilization in children aged 8–13 who have healed partial- or full-thickness burns of the shoulder, elbow, or wrist. Each participant will receive 15-minute scar mobilization sessions twice weekly for five weeks, with all patients receiving the same intervention without randomization. Outcomes include scar thickness and pliability measured by the Vancouver Scar Scale and quality of life measured by the Brisbane Burn Scar Impact Profile, with data analyzed using SPSS v27. The project plans to complete enrollment and follow-up within 10 months after ethical approval.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 8–13 with stable partial- or full-thickness scars on upper extremity joints who have been referred for scar management.
Not a fit: Children with only superficial burns, pre-existing skin conditions or allergies, neurological disorders affecting motor function, or concurrent fractures of the burned limb are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this technique could reduce scar thickness and stiffness and improve hand movement and daily functioning for children with upper limb burns.
How similar studies have performed: Scar mobilization is commonly used in rehabilitation and some adult and mixed-age studies report improvements in pliability and function, but robust pediatric upper-extremity evidence is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 8-13 years * Stable scar and referred for scar management * Affected upper extremity joints (shoulder, elbow and wrist) with burned injuries * Partial thickness and full thickness burn. Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing skin condition or allergies * Neurological disorders affecting motor function * Fracture with burn in upper limbs * Patient with only superficial burns
Where this trial is running
Lahore, Punjab Province
- Mayo Hospital — Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Areej Saher, MS-PT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: IMRAN AMJAD, phD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 9233224390125
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.