Tape or laser? new study tests best way to treat burn scars
NCT ID NCT07209891
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether kinesiotape, low-level laser therapy, or a combination of both works best for improving burn scars. Sixty people with hypertrophic scars from burns received one of the three treatments for 8 weeks. The goal was to see which approach made scars softer and less painful.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Kinesio Tape and Low-Level Laser Therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that combining kinesiotape and laser therapy improves scar flexibility and reduces pain better than either treatment alone.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the treatments may not show a meaningful difference.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Huda Badr Abd Elhamed
Cairo, Egypt