Scar Mobilization Improves Scars and Quality of Life in Burned Children.

NCT07578883 | Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: REC/RCR&AHS/24/Areej Saher
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 15
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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.

Conditions

Burn Scar

Keywords

Scar tissue mobilization; Quality of life; Scar thickness; Pliability

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• vancouver scar scale

  The Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) is a widely used semi-quantitative tool for scar assessment that evaluates four parameters: vascularity, pigmentation, pliability, and height/thickness. It has a total score range of 0-13/14, where 0 indicates normal skin and higher scores represent more severe scarring, including thick scars and contractures.

  Baseline, 5 week

• Brisbane burn scar impact profile (BBSIP)

  A 40-item scale assessing children's quality of life across domains such as daily activities, hand function, appearance, psychological status, social relationships, and school activities. Items are scored from 0 (not at all) to 4 (a lot), with total scores classified as good (40-80), fair (80-100), and poor (\>100). A 58-item burn scar-specific HRQoL self-report tool covering 10 domains including sensory, mobility, daily living, social interaction, appearance, and emotional reactions. Items use dichotomous, 11-point, or 5-point Likert scales; scores are calculated per domain, with lower scores indicating better quality of life.

  Baseline, 5 week

Study Arms (1)

Scar Tissue Mobilization on Scars and Quality of Life in Pediatric Upper Extremity Burns

EXPERIMENTAL

Patients received 15-minute massage sessions twice weekly for 5 weeks by the same therapist. Techniques included moderate-pressure strokes around wounds.

Other: Scar tissue mobilization

Interventions

Scar tissue mobilization OTHER

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.

Scar Tissue Mobilization on Scars and Quality of Life in Pediatric Upper Extremity Burns

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 8 Years - 13 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• years
• Stable scar and referred for scar management
• Affected upper extremity joints (shoulder, elbow and wrist) with burned injuries
• Partial thickness and full thickness burn.

You may not qualify if:

• Pre-existing skin condition or allergies
• Neurological disorders affecting motor function
• Fracture with burn in upper limbs
• Patient with only superficial burns

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Riphah International University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Mayo Hospital

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

• Edger-Lacoursiere Z, Zhu M, Jean S, Marois-Page E, Nedelec B. Evidence Supporting Conservative Scar Management Interventions Following Burn Injury: A Review Article. J Burn Care Res. 2025 Aug 12;46(3):504-514. doi: 10.1093/jbcr/irae204.

  PMID: 39548761 BACKGROUND

Study Officials

• Areej Saher, MS-PT

  Riphah International University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

IMRAN AMJAD, phD

CONTACT

9233224390125; imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk

Muhammad Asif Javed, MS-PT

CONTACT

9233224209422; a.javed@riphah.edu.pk

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NA
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: OTHER
• Intervention Model: SINGLE GROUP
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Model Details: Conducted as quasi experimental study, this study will include 15 pediatric burn patients aged 8-13, recruited from mayo hospital and Jinnah hospital Lahore. The participants receiving scar tissue mobilization. In this all patients receiving same intervention. Outcome measures, including scar thickness and pliability (via Vancouver scar scale), and quality of life (via Brisbane scar impact profile BBSIP). Statistical analysis will be performed using SPSS version 27 to determine the intervention effects.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 5, 2026
• First Posted: May 11, 2026
• Study Start: April 14, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): July 5, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 5, 2026
• Last Updated: May 11, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)