Russian Current and Muscle Energy Techniques on Circumferential Upper Arm Burn

NCT07174232 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/005677
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 100
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Burn injuries, particularly circumferential upper arm burns, present significant challenges in rehabilitation due to their impact on pain management, muscle strength, and overall functional abilities. These injuries can lead to severe scarring and contractures, which further complicate the recovery process and affect the patient's quality of life. Traditional rehabilitation approaches often fall short in addressing the multifaceted needs of burn survivors, necessitating the exploration of innovative therapeutic techniques.

Conditions

Burns

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Muscle power test

  Using a Biodex System 3 PRO dynamometer (Biodex Medical Systems, Shirley, New York).Measurements will be taken before and after the 12-week treatment period. The peak torque (PT) of the biceps and triceps muscles was measured in Newton meters (Nm) for the dominant (affected) side

  at baseline and at 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Visual Analogue Scale

  at baseline and at 12 weeks

• Upper-Extremity Disability: (DASH) questionnaire

  at baseline and at 12 weeks

Study Arms (3)

Russian current and muscle energy techniques

EXPERIMENTAL

Muscle energy technique Plus Russian Current

Other: Russian current and muscle energy techniques

Russian Current

EXPERIMENTAL

Russian Current application

Other: Russian Current

Control

NO INTERVENTION

No intrtvention

Interventions

Russian current and muscle energy techniques OTHER

The participants will have the electrodes placed on their biceps and triceps muscles for the Russian current treatment and were positioned comfortably, typically in a supine or seated position, depending on the muscle group being targeted. This positioning ensured stability and allowed for the effective application of the MET .

Russian current and muscle energy techniques

Russian Current OTHER

The participants will have the electrodes placed on their biceps and triceps muscles for the Russian current treatment. For the biceps, one electrode will be placed on the middle of the muscle, about halfway between the shoulder and elbow, while the second electrode will be placed slightly above it, closer to the shoulder

Russian Current

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years - 60 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Age between 20 and 60 years,
• Unilateral circumferential elbow and upper arm burn requiring rehabilitation,
• Medical stability for physical therapy interventions,
• The ability to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Neurological disorders, severe cognitive impairment, contraindications to electrical stimulation,
• Recent upper limb surgery
• Pregnant

Sponsors & Collaborators

• MTI University: lead

Study Sites (1)

faculty of physical therapy ,Cairo University

Cairo, 11311, Egypt

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Burns

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Wounds and Injuries

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: single blinded
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assisstant professor

Model Details: RCT,prospective

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 8, 2025
• First Posted: September 15, 2025
• Study Start: October 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 1, 2026
• Study Completion: January 5, 2026
• Last Updated: February 12, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Locations

EG (1)