Effect of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hand Post Surgical Scars in Primary Flexor Tendons Repair in Zone v

NCT07009197 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/005611
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 42
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

this study will be conducted to investigate the effect of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization on hand post surgical scars in primary flexor tendons repair in zone v

Conditions

Hand Injuries

Keywords

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization; Primary Flexor Tendons Repair; Hand Post Surgical Scars

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• scar assessment

  Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) will be used to assess scar.It consists of two distinct scales: the OSAS and the PSAS. The PSAS consists of six items: scar-related pain, itchiness, colour, stiffness, thickness and irregularity. Each POSAS item has a 10-point scoring system, with 1 representing normal skin and 10 the worst imaginable scar or sensation; these items are summed to obtain a total score ranging from 6 to 60 for each scale. In addition to the POSAS score, both observer and patient give their own overall opinion on the appearance of the scar using a 10-point scale.

  up to four weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• range of motion

  up to four weeks

• handgrip strength

  up to four weeks

Study Arms (2)

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

EXPERIMENTAL

Twenty-one patients will receive instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization and traditional therapy three times a week for four weeks.

Other: Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization; Other: traditional therapy

traditional therapy

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Twenty-one patients will receive traditional therapy three times a week for four weeks.

Other: traditional therapy

Interventions

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization OTHER

the treatment will start by disinfect the instrument between patients to avoid transfer of infections. It is recommended to disinfect the instrument with intermediate-level disinfectants (e.g. isopropyl alcohol), then wash it with soap and water to remove any residuals of the chemical disinfectant off the instrument. If the tools contacts blood, bodily fluids, mucous membranes, or non-intact skin then disinfecting it with high-level disinfectant should be done .IASTM will be done at 30-60 degrees angle for 40-120 seconds+ radiational therapy

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

traditional therapy OTHER

the patients will receive traditional therapy in the form of ultrasound, scar massage, and stretching exercises.

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization; traditional therapy

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Both sex will be included in this research
• Hand scar in zone v
• Age varying from 20 to 40
• Hand scar formed post primary flexor tendons repair

You may not qualify if:

• Vascular injuries requiring arterial repair
• Soft tissue loss
• Fractures
• Tendon in-juries of other zones
• Preexisting problems such as arthritis limiting joint motion
• unhealed wounds or age of scar under 6 weeks

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Hand Injuries

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Wounds and Injuries

Central Study Contacts

alzahraa labib, master

CONTACT

01010602832; zhraalabib214@yahoo.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: opaque sealed envelope
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: principle investigator : alzahraa labib abdalziz

Model Details: instrumented assisted soft tissue mobilization and tradional therapy

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 29, 2025
• First Posted: June 6, 2025
• Study Start: June 5, 2025
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2025
• Study Completion: September 1, 2025
• Last Updated: June 6, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-05