Fatigue After Burn (NCT07592845) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Fatigue After Burn
Sweden85 participantsStarted 2020-05-19
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational, prospective cohort study is to learn more about fatigue after burn injury and how it associates with daily activities, health-related quality of life, and return to work. The study is based on data from adult patients who come for follow-up at the Burn Centre's outpatient clinic at Uppsala university hospital 6- and 12 months post-burn.
Patients who come for follow-up are routinely asked to fill out several questionnaires to detect any problems that might have occurred due to the burn injury. Apart from ordinary assessments the study participants were asked to fill out three additional questionnaires. Data from questionnaires together with patient characteristics will be analysed and compiled and presented in a scientific article.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. ≥ 18 years;
. treated at the Burn unit at least 24 hours and
. managed Swedish verbally and in writing
Exclusion criteria
. any underlying disease that made it impossible to complete the questionnaires, or
. the patient chose to abstain the routine 12-month follow-up.
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.
1This trial measured fatigue severity, ability to do daily activities, and return to work after a burn injury — do my own recovery goals line up with what this study was tracking, and what do its findings suggest for someone in my situation?
2Since this trial is already completed, has my care team seen the results, and are there any specific fatigue management strategies from this research that could be applied to my treatment plan now?
3The study used the Fatigue Severity Scale and a measure of performance in daily activities — how do I currently score on those kinds of assessments, and would that help us understand whether I'm on track compared to what this trial observed?
4Given that this research focused on return to work after burn injury, what realistic timeline should I expect for getting back to my job, and are there rehabilitation approaches this study identified that we should be considering?
5Are there follow-up studies, programs, or clinical guidelines that came out of this completed trial that my care team is already using, or should we be seeking out a specialist who is familiar with this research?
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
Fatigue Severity Scale
Timeframe: 6 and 12 months post-burn.
2
Performance and Satisfaction in Activities of Daily Living (PS-ADL)