Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field on Pruritus in Burn Scars
ConditionBurn Scar
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age25-40
SponsorCairo University
About this trial
This study will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in pruritus in patients with burn scars.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patients aged 25-40 years.
Patients with second and third-degree burn scars sustained at least 3 months prior to enrollment.
Patients experiencing a pruritus score ≥ 5 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Patients who have not undergone prior PEMF therapy or other physical therapy interventions for pruritus in the past 3 months.
Disqualifiers
Patients with cardiac pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, or other electronic medical devices.
Pregnant or lactating women.
Patients with uncontrolled systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) or active skin infections.
Patients with psychological disorders that would interfere with their ability to adhere to the treatment protocol.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- pulsed electromagnetic field therapy
- standard care
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsLocations
Sponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov