Status:
COMPLETED
COMPARISON STUY OF KINESIOTAPE AND LOW-LEVEL LASER THERAPY ON HYPERTROPHIC SCAR
Lead Sponsor:
Cairo University
Conditions:
Hypertrophic Scar
Burn Scar (Post-burn)
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-45 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Hypertrophic scars after burn injury often cause pain, stiffness, and cosmetic concerns. Kinesio taping (KT) and low-level laser therapy (LLLT; photobiomodulation) are widely used, yet direct comparis...
Detailed Description
Objective: Compare the effects of kinesio taping (KT), low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and their combination on pliability and pain of post-burn hypertrophic scars. Design: Single-center, three-arm, ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male or female patients aged between 10 and 30 years. Presence of clinically diagnosed hypertrophic scars secondary to burn injuries, occurring between two months and four years after complete wound healing No history of other systemic or local pathologies that could affect scar characteristics or response to treatment. Ability and willingness to comply with the treatment protocol and attend all scheduled sessions
Exclusion
- Open wounds or ulceration at or near the scarred area. Systemic medical conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, or a history of skin malignancy in the treatment region. Diagnosed deep vein thrombosis (DVT).Non-adherence, unwillingness to participate, or inability to follow the protocol. Cognitive impairment, psychiatric illness, or communication barriers affecting informed consent or participation.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 5 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 30 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07209891
Start Date
October 5 2023
End Date
December 30 2024
Last Update
October 7 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Huda Badr Abd Elhamed
Cairo, Egypt