Photobiomodulation in Children With Localized Scleroderma (NCT06621628) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Photobiomodulation in Children With Localized Scleroderma
Egypt21 participantsStarted 2025-04-10
Plain-language summary
to evaluate the efficacy of the Polarized light therapy and Hand Grip Strengthening exercises in patients with CREST syndrome
Who can participate
Age range8 Years – 11 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The patients' ages ranged from 8 to 11 years.
* Patients who had hand involvement of patients with localized scleroderma, particularly dorsum of the hand.
* All patients were conscious.
* All patients were randomly chosen (male and female).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who are diabetic or hypertensive.
* Patients those familiar with the BLT and resisted exercise via the hand grip strengthener.
* Patients with hemorrhage specially hemorrhage of digestive system and those with bleeding per rectum.
* Patients with severe fungal diseases and acute viral diseases.
* Patients with active tuberculosis and tumors as well as those with peacemakers.
* Patients with thyroid problems