Quality of Life and Pain Pressure Threshold in Response to Scar Release Techniques for Chronic Tr… (NCT05937217) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Quality of Life and Pain Pressure Threshold in Response to Scar Release Techniques for Chronic Transverse Abdominal Scar
40 participantsStarted 2023-07-05
Plain-language summary
Postoperative scarring is one of the most common concerns among surgical patients. The incidence of abnormal scarring, i.e. keloid or hypertrophic scar formation after caesarean section (CS) is reported to be 41% .That can lead to functional limitations, pruritus, pain and cosmetic issues. so, the purpose of this study is to investigate quality of life and pain pressure threshold in response to myofascial induction and direct scar release techniques for lower transverse abdominal scar
Who can participate
Age range
25 Years – 35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Women with a well healed, old , transverse cesarean section scar (more than 6 months resulted in chronic scar pain).
* Pain can be intermittent or constant at rest or with activity, and it is reported to be at least at a level of about 3/ 10 on visual analogue scale at recording sites will be marked on the C-section scar at 2.5 cm intervals (Wasserman et al., 2018).
* Women identified that the pain is either located in the cesarean section scar or caused by palpation of scar and it presents since the time of surgery not prior to the cesarean section.
* Their ages will range from 25-35 years old.
* Their BMI will be 18.5-29.9 kg/ m².
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute and subacute cesarean section.
* Delayed wound healing.
* History of abdominal or pelvic cancer.
* Active pelvic or abdominal infection.
* Skin irritation/inflammation at the site of scar.
* Currently pregnant women.
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
1
Pain pressure threshold (PPT)
Timeframe: within 4 weeks
2
scar mobility
Timeframe: within 4 weeks
3
Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS)