Shockwave therapy plus rehab vs rehab alone for burn scars
Part of Injuries & trauma, Skin clinical trials.
This study compares adding shockwave therapy to standard rehabilitation for treating painful, itchy burn scars that are at least 6 months old. It aims to see if the combination is more cost-effective than rehab alone.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have a raised burn scar that has been stable for at least 6 months.
- Your scar causes you moderate to severe pain or itching (at least a 4 out of 10 on a pain scale).
- You are employed or regularly active so that time off work or reduced activity can be tracked.
- You have not had surgery or other invasive treatments on the scar in the last 6 months.
- You are not pregnant, and do not have an active skin infection on the scar or a serious medical condition like uncontrolled diabetes or heart disease.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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