Effect of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field on Pruritus in Burn Scars

NCT07443358 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/005747
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 40
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study will be conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in pruritus in patients with burn scars.

Conditions

Burn Scar

Keywords

burn scar; pruritus; pulsed electromagnetic field

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• pain intensity

  The Visual Analog Scale (VAS) will be used to measure the intensity of pruritus experienced by participants. The scale consists of a 10 cm horizontal line where 0 cm represents "No itch at all," and 10 cm represents "The worst itch imaginable." Participants will be asked to place a vertical mark on the line corresponding to the severity of their pruritus. The distance from the left end of the scale to the mark, measured in centimeters, will represent the participant's itching score, ranging from 0 to 10.

  up to 6 weeks

• life disability

  The ItchyQoL questionnaire will evaluate the impact of pruritus on participants' quality of life across three domains: symptoms, functional limitations, and emotional well-being. It is a 22-item self-administered tool scored on a 5-point Likert scale, with responses ranging from 1 (Not at all) to 5 (Extremely). Higher scores indicate a greater negative impact of itch on quality of life, with total scores ranging from 22 to 110. Subdomain scores will also be calculated to provide a detailed analysis of how itch affects daily activities and emotional well-being.The assessment time for completing the ItchyQoL is typically 5-10 minutes, depending on the patient's literacy level and familiarity with self-reported questionnaires.

  up to 6 weeks

Study Arms (2)

pulsed electromagnetic field therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

Twenty patients with burn scars will receive pulsed electromagnetic field with standard care three times per weeks for six weeks

Other: pulsed electromagnetic field therapy; Other: standard care

standard care

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Twenty patients with burn scars will receive standard care three times per weeks for six weeks

Other: standard care

Interventions

pulsed electromagnetic field therapy OTHER

The pulsed electromagnetic field applicator will be positioned 2 cm above the affected burn scar area, ensuring full coverage of the scar with Frequency: 27.12 MHz, Pulse duration: 65 microseconds, and Intensity: 20 Gauss. the patients will receive also standard care

pulsed electromagnetic field therapy

standard care OTHER

the patients will receive standard care in the form of Application of topical emollients (e.g., silicone-based creams) twice daily to maintain hydration, Moisturizing skin care routines to prevent dryness and irritation, and Gentle scar massage for 10 minutes daily to improve scar pliability.

pulsed electromagnetic field therapy; standard care

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 25 Years - 40 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Patients aged 25-40 years.
• Patients with second and third-degree burn scars sustained at least 3 months prior to enrollment.
• Patients experiencing a pruritus score ≥ 5 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
• Patients who have not undergone prior PEMF therapy or other physical therapy interventions for pruritus in the past 3 months.

You may not qualify if:

• Patients with cardiac pacemakers, implanted defibrillators, or other electronic medical devices.
• Pregnant or lactating women.
• Patients with uncontrolled systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) or active skin infections.
• Patients with psychological disorders that would interfere with their ability to adhere to the treatment protocol.
• Patients with allergic reaction to food or drugs

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pruritus

Interventions

Standard of Care

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases; Skin Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Quality Indicators, Health Care; Quality of Health Care; Health Services Administration; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation

Central Study Contacts

Asmaa Eliwa, master

CONTACT

01150761961; dr.asmaa1812@gmail.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 : Asmaa ibrahim eliwa

Model Details: pulsed electromagnetic field and standard care

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 25, 2026
• First Posted: March 2, 2026
• Study Start: March 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): June 1, 2026
• Last Updated: March 2, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02