RECRUITING

Paraffin Wax and Exercise Prospective

Description

This study is being done to test if paraffin wax can be used to improve the range of motion and function for scars across joints when used in combination with scar rehabilitation therapy sessions. For those randomized to receive it, the paraffin wax will be used alongside the participants' exercise therapy treatments. Currently, treatments that are used in addition to rehabilitation therapy for increasing range of motion across joints in the burn population are limited. By getting more information about how paraffin wax may or may not work, patients in the future that have scars may be able to be helped.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

This study is being done to test if paraffin wax can be used to improve the range of motion and function for scars across joints when used in combination with scar rehabilitation therapy sessions. For those randomized to receive it, the paraffin wax will be used alongside the participants' exercise therapy treatments. Currently, treatments that are used in addition to rehabilitation therapy for increasing range of motion across joints in the burn population are limited. By getting more information about how paraffin wax may or may not work, patients in the future that have scars may be able to be helped.

A Pilot, Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating the Effectiveness of Paraffin Wax On Burn Patient Function, Range of Motion and Scar

Paraffin Wax and Exercise Prospective

Condition
Burn
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Washington

MedStar Washington Hosptial Center, Washington, District of Columbia, United States, 20010

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Age ≥ 18 years
  • * Patients with burn scar that crosses an upper or lower extremity joint (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, hip, knee, ankle)
  • * Patients that have been prescribed a rehabilitation program where paraffin wax could be used as an adjunct to rehab exercise therapy
  • * Adults unable to provide informed consent
  • * Injury etiology other than burn (ex: cutaneous trauma, cold injury, etc.)
  • * Pregnant women
  • * Prisoners

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Medstar Health Research Institute,

Study Record Dates

2027-02