Scar Mobilization Improves Scars and Quality of Life in Burned Children.

ConditionBurn Scar
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age8-13
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

This quasi-experimental study evaluates the effect of scar tissue mobilization on scar thickness, pliability, and quality of life in children with upper extremity burns. Conducted at Mayo Hospital Lahore, children aged 8-13 will receive treatment for 5 weeks, with outcomes analyzed using SPSS 27.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

8-13 years

Stable scar and referred for scar management

Affected upper extremity joints (shoulder, elbow and wrist) with burned injuries

Partial thickness and full thickness burn.

Disqualifiers

Pre-existing skin condition or allergies

Neurological disorders affecting motor function

Fracture with burn in upper limbs

Patient with only superficial burns

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Scar tissue mobilization

Treatment groups

15 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group