Using a robotic hand training device to help burn victims regain hand function
Effects of the EMG-driven Hand Robot Training in Patients With Hand Dysfunction Due to Nerve Damage From Burns
NA · Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital · NCT06563336
This study tests whether using a robotic hand training device can help burn victims improve their hand function better than regular therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Seoul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06563336 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of EMG-driven robotic rehabilitation on hand functions and skin characteristics in patients with nerve damage from burns. Participants are randomly assigned to either an experimental group receiving robotic-assisted training or a control group undergoing conventional occupational therapy. The intervention lasts for 12 weeks, with sessions occurring five days a week. Outcome measures include pain levels, hand function, and grip strength assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of the robotic training compared to standard therapy.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with significant burns on their dominant hand and confirmed nerve damage.
Not a fit: Patients with other musculoskeletal diseases or unstable scars that could complicate treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve hand function and quality of life for patients recovering from severe burn injuries.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with robotic rehabilitation in similar contexts, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 18 years old * more than 50% of the hand is burned * burns occurred on the right hand, which is the dominant hand * had a deep partial-thickness (second-degree) or a full-thickness (third-degree) burn, which had been treated with a split-thickness skin graft (STSG) after the burn injury * nerve injury to the hand was confirmed by electromyography * all patients were in the re-epithelialization phase Exclusion Criteria: * other causes of musculoskeletal diseases (rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative joint diseases et al) that may affect hand dysfunctions * unstable scars (acute infection or coagulopathy) that may cause damage to the scar area during hand treatment
Where this trial is running
Seoul
- Hangang sacred heart hodpital — Seoul, South Korea (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sung Rakyum
- Email: sung6652@hallym.or.kr
- Phone: 82-2-2639-5900
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: Burn Hand, Rehabilitation, hand burn, robot training, hand functions, skin characteristics