NCT06940999

An Innovative Image-Based Method for Extensibility Assessment

Revolutionizing Scar Evaluation: An Innovative Image-Based Method for Extensibility Assessment

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 90 (actual)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 45 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study uses a mixed-method design combining a quasi-experimental, single-group pre-post intervention with a methodological validation approach.

Detailed description

1. Quasi-experimental, single-group pre-post intervention: Participants will receive a standardized physical therapy protocol targeting scar contracture. After intervention, scar extensibility will be measured using traditional tools (Vancouver Scar Scale, tonometer) and a newly developed image-based method. 2. Methodological validation approach: The image-based method will be tested for: * Reliability (test-retest, inter-rater) * Validity (concurrent validity against established tools and construct validity)

Conditions

• Hypertrophic Scar

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Traditional physical therapy	Application of laser three times per week in addition to applying deep friction massage, stretching exercises along with the uses of pressure garment.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-08-15
• Primary completion: 2025-05-04
• Completion: 2025-05-12
• First posted: 2025-04-23
• Last updated: 2025-04-23

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt