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Scar Mobilization Improves Scars and Quality of Life in Burned Children.
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
This quasi-experimental study evaluates the effect of scar tissue mobilization on scar thickness, pliability, and quality of life in children with upper extremity burns. Conducted at Mayo Hospital Lahore, children aged 8-13 will receive treatment for 5 weeks, with outcomes analyzed using SPSS 27.
Official title: Effects of the Scar Tissue Mobilization on Scar Thickness, Pliability and Quality of Life in Children With Upper Extremity Burns.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 13 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
15
Start Date
2026-04-14
Completion Date
2026-08-05
Last Updated
2026-05-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Scar tissue mobilization
15-minute massage twice weekly for 5 weeks using baby oil by the same therapist. Included moderate-pressure strokes, finger pressing, circular movements, skin rolling, and finishing gliding strokes.
Locations (1)
Mayo Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan