Scar, Hydrocortisone, Iontophoresis, Phonophoresis
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study will be to compare the effect of hydrocortisone iontophoresis and hydrocortisone phonophoresis on the treatment of surgical scar and overall scar appearance.
Detailed description
Scar contractures develop and extend to the underlying connective tissue and then muscles, leading to reduction in joint range of motion and affecting the day-to-day activities. Most patients (irrespective of age, gender and ethnicity) believe that even a small improvement in scarring is worthwhile , any research that may help improve scar outcome is meaningful. The need of this study has developed from the rarity of information about the difference between the effectiveness of iontophoresis and phonophoresis in enhancing the overall appearance of surgical scar.
Interventions
OTHERIontophoresis
Hydrocortisone iontophoresis
OTHERPhonophoresis
Hydrocortisone Phonophoresis
OTHERtraditional PT program
Ultrasound and deep friction massage
Sponsors
Horus University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Both genders * same approach of medications * scar size varies from 5-15 cm
Exclusion criteria
* have cardiac / pacemakers * have significant health problems * obese patients (BMI more than 30) * uncooperative patients
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scar pliability | at baseline and after 3 months of intervention | assessment of change in Scar pliability by using tonometer device |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed