WithdrawnNot Applicable

Aquatic Training in Patients With Severe Scarring

Stopped: finances and feasibility

0Started 2018-05

Plain-language summary

Aim: \- to investigate the effects of an aquatic exercise program in patients with severe scars Patient population: * 10 patients of at least 18 years old * patients with scars after burns or other severe skin injuries * stratification into two groups: an intervention group and a control group Method: * 8 patients will participate in the aquatic exercise group and 2 patients in the control group * assessment of physical fitness parameters, scar tissue and psychosocial impact Hypothesis: \- patients of the aquatic exercise group will recover sooner and better (physically and psychologically) than patients of the control group

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * at least 18 years old * hospitalisation at the burn unit of at least 14 days * patients with severe skin damage (like burns, deglovements, necrotic fasciitis, ...) Exclusion Criteria: * younger than 18 years * psychiatric history (recommandation of psychiatrist not to participate in the study)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in physical activity using Dynaport activity monitor

Timeframe: Post-hospitalisation status, baseline, after 6 weeks, after 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01433198

SponsorUniversitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-05

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