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
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Huda Badr Abd Elhamed
Cairo, Egypt
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