Tele-rehabilitation program for children with burns
Effect of a Tele-rehabilitation Programme in Children With Burns: a Randomized Controlled Trial
NA · The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · NCT06386549
This study tests if a tele-rehabilitation program can help young children recover better from burn injuries compared to regular in-person therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Ages | 3 Years to 6 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Hong Kong) |
| Trial ID | NCT06386549 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of a tele-rehabilitation program against routine post-discharge rehabilitation for children aged 3-6 who have suffered burn injuries. The experimental group will participate in a 12-week tele-rehabilitation program that includes access to necessary recovery tools, while the control group will receive standard face-to-face rehabilitation. The study will evaluate improvements in care quality, scar management, and parental stress levels. Researchers will analyze the outcomes to determine if tele-rehabilitation offers significant advantages over traditional methods.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Chinese children aged 3-6 who have sustained burn injuries with a total body surface area burned of 1% or more.
Not a fit: Patients who are not Chinese-speaking, have other severe diseases, or are currently receiving rehabilitation treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance recovery outcomes and quality of life for children with burns and reduce stress for their parents.
How similar studies have performed: While tele-rehabilitation is a growing field, this specific approach for children with burns is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion criteria are based on the recommendations of the American Burn Association. * Child suffered from burn injury 3-6 years old and had survived the burn event. * The burn severity quantified by the total body surface area（TBSA）burned is equal or more than 1%. * TBSA burned is the estimated proportion of the body with second or third degree burns. * Burns involving neck, trunk，limbs and face. * Only Chinese parents will be recruited. Exclusion Criteria: * 1.Insufficient parental Chinese language proficiency required to complete questionnaires. * Parents cannot use social software (such as WeChat, QQ, etc.) for video, picture, and text communication after discharge. * The main caregiver is someone other than the parents. * Children did not live at home with their parents, such as hospitalization, boarding school, etc. * Children who are receiving rehabilitation treatment. * Children who have other severe disease, like cerebral palsy.
Where this trial is running
Hong Kong
- Hongkong Poly Uiniversity — Hong Kong, China (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Liao Peng
- Email: 19098405g@connect.polyu.hk
- Phone: +8613888142871
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.
Conditions: Burns, Tele-rehabilitation, Scar, Children, tele-rehabilitation, parental stress, scar management, quality of life