Status:

COMPLETED

Study for the Effects of Microcurrent Therapy on the Prevention and Healing of Brachioplasty Scars

Lead Sponsor:

Organisation for Burns, Scar Aftercare and Research

Conditions:

Cicatrix

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-75 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Prospective, single-centre two-arm randomized controlled trial. Both groups receive standard wound care + hydration. The intervention group also receives microcurrent therapy. Patients with surgical i...

Detailed Description

Study procedures: Description of the clinical-investigation-related procedures in order of occurrence. Measurements will be carried out at the following time-points: * 15 days after surgery * 90 da...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • The subjects must be between 18 and 75 years old.
  • Having received surgical treatment, more specific bilateral brachioplasty.

Exclusion

  • Subjects who have an implanted or other electrical stimulatory device such as pacemakers, or any other implanted electronic nerve, muscle or tissue stimulation.
  • Subjects with implanted hearing aids.
  • Subjects with a history of seizures, epilepsy.
  • Women who are pregnant at the time of enrolment
  • Central neurological conditions
  • Peripheral paralysis
  • Patients with diabetes mellitus
  • Subjects unable to give informed consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 3 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 16 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

20 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04066946

Start Date

March 3 2020

End Date

April 16 2024

Last Update

April 17 2024

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Organisation for burns, scar after-care and research

Antwerp, Belgium, B-2170