Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Linear Scar Tissue
Status unconfirmed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group
Conditions studied: Scar Tissue, Hypertrophic Scar, Hypertrophic Scar of Upper Arm (Disorder), Hypertrophic Surgical Scar, Dry Needling
In brief
Scar tissue can cause serious complications that significantly impact a patient's quality of life. Common complications include stiffness and contractions, which can restrict joint mobility and make daily activities challenging. In severe cases, these limitations can even prevent patients from fulfilling their work responsibilities or engaging in activities they enjoy. The deleterious effect of scar tissue on a patient's well-being is of utmost significance. However, several therapeutic approaches have been proposed to manage scar tissue complications. Enhancing scar tissue compliance can help patients regain their functional abilities and reduce limitations. One such approach is dry needling, a technique used to improve the flexibility of myofascial tightness. Nevertheless, the effectiveness of dry needling in improving scar tissue compliance remains debatable. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the therapeutic effects of dry needling on complications resulting from linear hypertrophic scars caused by surgery or trauma.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT06033430
- Run by
- Iran University of Medical Sciences
- People needed
- 80
- Starts
- 2023-10-10
- Expected to finish
- 2025-06-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-10-01
Who can join
Age: 20 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Linear hypertrophic scar tissue with an age of more than six weeks
- No restrictions on active and passive joint range of motion near the scar tissue
- Age between 20 and 60 years
You may not qualify if…
- Needle phobia
- Immature scar or keloid scar
- Skin diseases or infections near the scar tissue
- Diabetes
- Fractures that have altered joint mobility
- Anticoagulant medication use
Where it is running
- Myopain Seminars — Bethesda, Maryland, United States (enrolling)
- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences — Tehran, Iran (enrolling)
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