NCT07443371

Effect of Transfer Energy Capacitive and Resistive Therapy on Palmar Fibromatosis

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 36 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cairo University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 40 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The objective of the present study is to explore the effect of Transfer Energy Capacitive and Resistive Therapy (TECAR) therapy on pain, range of motion (ROM) and hand function in dupuytren's contracture patients (palmar fibromatosis).

Detailed description

Dupuytren contracture is a benign, progressive disease of the palmar fascia which results in shortening, thickening, and fibrosis of the fascia and aponeurosis of the palm driven by myofibroblastic proliferation. TECAR therapy is considered a special form of energy that uses frequencies between 300 KHz and 1 MHz and is characterized as a non-invasive high-frequency energy that awakens the body's natural ability to self-regenerate. The TECAR therapy can work in two modes of electric charge transfer: capacitive and resistive mode. The reactions produced by the capacitive system through the capacitive electrode are focused on tissues with higher electrolyte content, such as soft tissues and muscles, as opposed to the resistive system that focuses on larger and more resistant tissues such as tendons, bones and articulations. With these two modes of energy transfer, the therapy allows an increase in vasodilation, oxygenation, increase in microcirculation and increase in internal temperature. So, this study aimed to to explore the effect of Transfer Energy Capacitive and Resistive Therapy (TECAR) therapy on pain, range of motion (ROM) and hand function in dupuytren's contracture patients (palmar fibromatosis).

Conditions

• Palmar Fibromatosis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Transfer Energy Capacitive and Resistive (TECAR) therapy	The apparatus used is comprised of a generator that supplies a signal at the frequency of 0.5 MHz and a maximum power of 300 watts (HCR900).The power can be regulated by controlling the quantity of transferred energy and the relative biological action. The counter electrode (Return Plate) that closes the circuit consists of a metal plate that is applied in opposition or a cylinder that is clasped. The head of the device will be applied over the treated area for 20 minutes (min) (10 min of capacitive head and 10 min of resistive head), moderate to high intensity. It will be applied along and in circles over the affected palm, 3 sessions weekly for 6 weeks.
OTHER	Traditional therapy	The patients will receive the traditional physical therapy program 3 sessions / week , for 6 weeks totally. It consists of stretching exercise, flexor tendon glide and splinting.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-03-02
• Primary completion: 2026-05-15
• Completion: 2026-05-30
• First posted: 2026-03-02
• Last updated: 2026-03-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt