Whole-body vibration training for pediatric burn injuries
Efficacy of Whole-Body Vibration Training on Thermal Burn Injury in Paediatrics: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests if adding whole-body vibration training to regular physical therapy can help kids aged 10 to 16 recover better from burn injuries.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 10 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cairo University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT06116227 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effects of whole-body vibration training combined with traditional physical therapy on pediatric patients with thermal burns. A total of 60 participants aged 10 to 16 years with partial and full thickness burns will be randomly assigned to either a study group receiving vibration training or a control group receiving standard physical therapy. The study group will engage in vibration exercises on a platform for 12-15 minutes, five times a week, alongside a 60-minute supervised exercise program over eight weeks. The aim is to assess the efficacy of this innovative approach in improving recovery outcomes for young burn patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 10 to 16 years with 25-40% partial and full thickness burns of the lower limb and trunk.
Not a fit: Patients with open burn wounds, severe cognitive disorders, or other significant medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance recovery and rehabilitation for pediatric patients with thermal burn injuries.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of whole-body vibration training is gaining interest, this specific application in pediatric burn recovery is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age will range from 10 to 16 years 2. Patients of both sexes. 3. Participants have 25-40 % partial and full thickness burn of the lower limb and trunk. 4. Participants with complete wound healing or after 35-58 days from the start day of the injury. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with open burn wounds in any area of the body. 2. Patients diagnosed with acute rheumatoid arthritis 3. Diabetes, neuropathy, and neurological disorders. 4. Severe behavioral cognitive disorders. 5. Previous brain injury or any disease affecting balance, vestibular or visual disorders. 6. Patients with a history of traumatic spine within the past six months. 7. Patients with a prosthesis, Leg amputation, lower limb deformity, recent fracture or bone disease.
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Hadaya Mosaad Eladl — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hadaya M Eladl
- Email: hd_mos@yahoo.com
- Phone: +201144814304
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.