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The Mechanical Properties of Burned Muscles

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Viscoelastic Properties
Burns
Stiffness
Muscle Loss
Interventions
Diagnostic Test: Myotonometric measurement
Registration Number
NCT04654572
Lead Sponsor
Hasan Kalyoncu University
Brief Summary

The investigate of mechanical properties of muscles in burned patients.

Detailed Description

The hypermetabolic response to severe burn is characterized by muscle protein catabolism. Current opinion states that the hypermetabolic state resolves soon after complete wound closure. Clinically, we have witnessed that burned patient appear to be hypermetabolic and catabolic long after full healing of their wounds. Our goal in this study was to determine muscle mechanical properties (tone, stiffness and elasticity) after burn.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
37
Inclusion Criteria
  • burned patient
  • major burn over %20 TBSA
Exclusion Criteria
  • Amputation
  • Dead
  • Systemic disease and abuse

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
burned groupMyotonometric measurementburned patients
control groupMyotonometric measurementsedentary people
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Stiffness6 week

Myotonometric measurement was used to determine for muscle stiffness. Device has a probe that creates constant pre-excitations and generates short-term, low-force mechanical stimulations over skin. The stimulations induce damped natural oscillations in the tissue and the myoton device records these oscillations with an accelerometer. Muscle tone, elasticity, and stiffness are calculated separately by the device.

Tone6 week

Myotonometric measurement was used to determine for muscle tone. Device has a probe that creates constant pre-excitations and generates short-term, low-force mechanical stimulations over skin. The stimulations induce damped natural oscillations in the tissue and the myoton device records these oscillations with an accelerometer. Muscle tone, elasticity, and stiffness are calculated separately by the device.

Elasticity6 week

Myotonometric measurement was used to determine for muscle elasticity. Device has a probe that creates constant pre-excitations and generates short-term, low-force mechanical stimulations over skin. The stimulations induce damped natural oscillations in the tissue and the myoton device records these oscillations with an accelerometer. Muscle tone, elasticity, and stiffness are calculated separately by the device.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hasan kalyoncu üniversity

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Gaziantep, Turkey

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