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Tape or laser? new study tests best way to treat burn scars

NCT ID NCT07209891

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

20 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female patients aged between 10 and 30 years. Presence of clinically diagnosed hypertrophic scars secondary to burn injuries, occurring between two months and four years after complete wound healing No history of other systemic or local pathologies that could affect scar characteristics or response to treatment. Ability and willingness to comply with the treatment protocol and attend all scheduled sessions Exclusion Criteria: * Open wounds or ulceration at or near the scarred area. Systemic medical conditions such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, or a history of skin malignancy in the treatment region. Diagnosed deep vein thrombosis (DVT).Non-adherence, unwillingness to participate, or inability to follow the protocol. Cognitive impairment, psychiatric illness, or communication barriers affecting informed consent or participation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

burn Cicatrix, Hypertrophic

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Burn scar (post-burn) Burns Hypertrophic scar

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Huda Badr Abd Elhamed

    Cairo, Egypt

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