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Effect of Paraffin Wax on Joint Contractures
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
Summary
Limited studies have objectively evaluated the benefit on skin pliability, and relieving itch and pain of paraffin wax, nor has paraffin wax treatment been compared to mineral oil, which is an ingredient in therapeutic paraffin wax. The objective of this study is to examine the immediate impact after paraffin treatment compared with mineral oil controls on joint passive range of motion.
Official title: Effects of Paraffin Wax Therapy on Passive Range of Motion Post-burn Injury: a Pilot Randomized Control Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
16 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
12
Start Date
2026-10
Completion Date
2028-10
Last Updated
2026-09-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Paraffin wax
Application of Paraffin wax on joint contracture for 20 mins before removal
Mineral oil
Application of Mineral oil on joint contracture for 20 mins before removal