Can a special exercise program help burn survivors walk again?

NCT ID NCT04368117

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: American Burn Association Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a structured physical therapy program (STAT) helps people with severe burns recover better than standard therapy. About 166 adults aged 18-65 with burns covering at least 15% of their body will take part at seven burn centers. The main goal is to see if they can walk farther in six minutes after treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: physical therapy program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to a standard therapy that helps burn survivors regain mobility and quality of life more effectively.
What could go wrong: This is a mid-stage trial with 166 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is behavioral, so individual effort and adherence can vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

burn injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BURN INJURY PHYSICAL INJURY THERMAL BURN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Health and Hospital Corporation dba Eskenazi Health

Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Baltimore, Maryland, 21224, United States
Loyola University Medical Center

Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States
United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 78234, United States
University of California Davis Medical Center-Regional Burn Center

Sacramento, California, 95817, United States
ValleyWise Health

Phoenix, Arizona, 85008, United States
Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

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