Effects of Pressure Garments on Hypertrophic Hand Scar in Burn Children (NCT06198283) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of Pressure Garments on Hypertrophic Hand Scar in Burn Children
Pakistan26 participantsStarted 2023-11-28
Plain-language summary
Burns are type of injury that affect the skin or other tissues and are typically caused by acute trauma, including thermal sources, electricity, chemicals, friction, or radiation. Thermal burns are frequently caused by exposure to high temperature solids or liquids, as well as flames. The epidermis is the only layer of skin affected by superficial burns (sometimes known as "first degree" burns). Blistering is a common symptom of partial thickness (second degree) burns, which damage both the epidermis and dermis.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 10 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 2-10 years
* Patient with 2nd degree of burns on hands and develop scar
* Patients after 3 months of burn on hand
* Only patients that were diagnosed with hypertrophic scars secondary to burn injuries were included
* Patients those with second degree burns or more or those with HS from burns
* Scar type (hypertrophic, flat or atrophic) and scar dyschromia (i.e. erythema) are the main factors that drive laser device selection
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants who have certain medical problems that may impair scar healing or response to therapy interventions (such as uncontrolled diabetes, autoimmune disorders, or immunocompromised states).
* Those who have suffered burns recently (within the past few weeks) or who have had their scars for a long time (five years or more)
* Wounds that have open area and risk of bleeding occurs.
* Any spinal cord injuries.
* Patients with any other skin disease like skin cancer, inflammation,Allergic conditions etc
* Patients with under treatment like radiations etc
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
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Patient and observer Scar Assessment scale (POSAS)