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Cost-Effectiveness of ESWT Plus Rehabilitation vs Rehabilitation Alone in Post-Burn Scars
Sponsor: Al Hayah University In Cairo
Summary
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.
Official title: Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) Combined With Standard Rehabilitation Versus Standard Rehabilitation Alone in Managing Post-Burn Scars: A Randomized Controlled Trial With Integrated Economic Evaluation
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
104
Start Date
2025-04-22
Completion Date
2027-06-01
Last Updated
2025-04-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
ESWT Combined with Standard Rehabilitation
Participants in the experimental arm will receive a combination intervention comprising ESWT delivered by certified technicians using a validated device for post-burn scars, along with standard rehabilitation therapy. ESWT sessions will be standardized (e.g., 3,000 pulses per session, weekly for 8 weeks) and will be integrated with a comprehensive rehabilitation program encompassing physical therapy, scar management exercises, and patient education. The specific parameters (e.g., energy level, frequency) will be reported based on established guidelines.
Standard Rehabilitation Therapy Alone
Participants in the control arm will receive the institution's standard rehabilitation therapy for managing post-burn scars, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and scar-massage techniques. Treatment frequency and duration will mirror the experimental arm's rehabilitation component to ensure consistency. No ESWT will be provided.
Locations (1)
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Al Hayah University
Cairo, Egypt