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Serial Casting for Burns Contracture
Study Summary
This trial is investigating the effect of serial casting on scar contractures, range of motion, and self-reported function in adults with upper extremity burn injuries.
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Study Objectives
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- I am 16 years old or older.I have been diagnosed with bone growth in abnormal places.I am a burn survivor with significant movement loss in my hand or arm.I cannot understand English or French.I have had a burn injury caused by fire, flame, or scalding.I have had frostbite, chemical, or electrical burn injuries.I have a condition that limits my movement due to muscle or nerve issues.
- Group 1: Serial casted joint
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the eligibility criteria for this clinical trial extend to those over 35 years of age?
"The lower limit for enrollment in this clinical trial is 16 years of age and the upper bound is 100."
Who is most suitable to join in this experiment?
"To be enrolled in this trial, individuals need to have sustained a burn injury and meet the age criteria of 16-100. The researchers are searching for precisely 12 participants."
What major goals has this research endeavor set out to achieve?
"This research trial aims to monitor Active range of motion changes over a Baseline, Every Monday and Friday of Serial casting intervention weeks (tailored to the patient's needs), 3 weeks post-intervention timeline. Secondary outcomes encompass Scar patient satisfaction assessed via Patient Satisfaction Assessment Scale (PSAS) with ratings from 6 (Very satisfied) to 60 (Not satisfied at all). Additionally, Upper-Extremity Function Changes will be monitored utilizing the Short version of The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire (QuickDASH); scores ranging from 0 (no disability) to 100(most severe disability). Finally, Skin Elastic"
Is recruitment for this trialing still ongoing?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov details the recruitment status of this clinical trial, which was posted on September 20th 2022 and last modified on November 11th 2022. The research team is seeking 12 participants from two different medical centres."
What is the maximum amount of participants that can join this medical trial?
"Affirmative. The clinicaltrials.gov page for this study indicates that it is actively recruiting patients, with the original posting taking place on September 20th 2022 and most recent edit occurring November 11th of the same year. 12 individuals are being sought at 2 trial sites."
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