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Effect of Faradic Nerve Stimulation on Post-Injection Sciatic Nerve Injury in Children
Led by Azeem Hospital, Multan · Updated on 2025-02-04
100
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
9 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating whether Faradic Nerve Stimulation (FNS) can improve recovery in children with Post-Injection Sciatic Nerve Injury (PISNI), a condition caused by nerve damage from improper injections. This injury can lead to pain, muscle weakness, and difficulties moving the legs. The study compares the effects of FNS combined with standard physiotherapy against standard physiotherapy with Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), aiming to find better treatments for nerve recovery in children. Children aged 3 to 19 with PISNI will be randomly divided into two groups: one receiving FNS plus standard physiotherapy, and the other receiving TENS plus standard physiotherapy. Both therapies involve electrical stimulation applied through surface electrodes, with sessions lasting 20 to 30 minutes, three times a week, over 8 to 16 weeks. After treatment, participants will be followed for 4 weeks to monitor continued recovery. During the study, children will attend regular therapy sessions and undergo assessments of nerve function using nerve conduction studies, pain levels via pediatric pain scales, functional mobility through disability inventories, and quality of life questionnaires. Follow-up visits will check the lasting effects of treatment. Data will be analyzed to compare improvements in nerve recovery, pain, mobility, and overall well-being between the two groups over the treatment and follow-up periods.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Nerve Stimulation on Sciatic Nerve Injury Pediatric Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Pediatric patients diagnosed with Post-Injection Sciatic Nerve Injury caused by improper intramuscular injections
- Children aged 3 to 19 years
- Parental consent for participation
- Assent from the child when applicable based on age and understanding
You will not qualify if you...
- Children requiring surgical intervention for severe nerve injury
- Patients with neurological or musculoskeletal conditions affecting outcomes, such as muscular dystrophy or multiple sclerosis
- Children unable to participate in physical therapy due to medical conditions or severe limitations
- Children with severe systemic or other comorbid conditions interfering with study participation or outcomes
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 8 to 16 weeks
Participants receive either Faradic Nerve Stimulation combined with standard physiotherapy or standard physiotherapy with TENS therapy to improve recovery from sciatic nerve injury.
Three visits per week for therapy sessions
Duration - 4 weeks
Participants are monitored for ongoing recovery and improvements in pain, motor function, and quality of life after treatment ends.
Regular follow-up visits during the 4-week period
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Azeem Hospital Mutan
Multan, Punjab Province, Pakistan, 60000
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Research Team
C
Chaman Lal PT, PPDPT (MPhil Physiotherapy)
J
Jeeya Paul Incharge Physiotherapist Rehab Center, Master in Physical Therapy(MS)
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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