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Cost-Effectiveness of ESWT Plus Rehabilitation vs Rehabilitation Alone in Post-Burn Scars
Led by Al Hayah University In Cairo · Updated on 2025-04-06
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
110 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) will evaluate the cost-effectiveness of combining extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) with standard rehabilitation versus standard rehabilitation alone for the management of hypertrophic post-burn scars in adults. The study will assess clinical outcomes-such as pain intensity, pruritus, and scar quality-alongside economic outcomes including cost per quality-adjusted life year (QALY) gained, direct medical costs, and indirect costs (e.g., absenteeism and reduced productivity). Results will inform health policy and resource allocation decisions for advanced burn rehabilitation interventions.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Cost-Effectiveness of ESWT Plus Rehabilitation vs Rehabilitation Alone in Post-Burn Scars
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18-65 years
- Documented hypertrophic scars following a burn injury, stable for at least 6 months
- Moderate to severe scar severity by clinical assessment
- Significant pain and/or itch related to the scar with baseline pain score of 4 or higher on VAS
- Able to provide informed consent and comply with study procedures
- Employed or engaged in daily activities allowing recording of indirect costs like absenteeism
You will not qualify if you...
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Previous surgical scar revision or invasive scar treatments within last 6 months
- Comorbid conditions such as severe cardiovascular disease or uncontrolled diabetes interfering with rehabilitation or therapy
- Active skin infection in the scar area
- Use of other investigational scar management therapies concurrently
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Al Hayah University
Cairo, Egypt, 12311
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Research Team
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Ibrahim Zoheiry, Ph.D
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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