Effect of Hydrocortisone Iontophoresis Versus Hydrocortisone Phonophoresis On Post Surgical Scar

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Scar; Phonophoresis; Hydrocortisone; Iontophoresis
• Interventions: Other: Iontophoresis; Other: Phonophoresis; Other: traditional PT program

• Registration Number: NCT05293652
• Lead Sponsor: Horus University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study will be to compare the effect of hydrocortisone iontophoresis and hydrocortisone phonophoresis on the treatment of surgical scar and overall scar appearance.

Detailed Description

Scar contractures develop and extend to the underlying connective tissue and then muscles, leading to reduction in joint range of motion and affecting the day-to-day activities.

Most patients (irrespective of age, gender and ethnicity) believe that even a small improvement in scarring is worthwhile , any research that may help improve scar outcome is meaningful.

The need of this study has developed from the rarity of information about the difference between the effectiveness of iontophoresis and phonophoresis in enhancing the overall appearance of surgical scar.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-09-01
• Primary Completion: 2022-01-15
• Study Completion: 2022-02-15
• Status Verified: 2022-03
• Study First Submitted: 2022-03-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-03-19
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-03-19
• Study First Posted: 2022-03-24
• Last Update Posted: 2022-03-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

• Both genders
• same approach of medications
• scar size varies from 5-15 cm

Exclusion Criteria

• have cardiac / pacemakers
• have significant health problems
• obese patients (BMI more than 30)
• uncooperative patients

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Iontophosresis group	traditional PT program	-
Traditional group	traditional PT program	-
Iontophosresis group	Iontophoresis	-
Phonophoresis group	Phonophoresis	-
Phonophoresis group	traditional PT program	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Scar pliability	at baseline and after 3 months of intervention	assessment of change in Scar pliability by using tonometer device

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Outpatient clinic, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Horus University, Egypt; 🇪🇬 Damietta, Egypt