Russian Current and Muscle Energy Techniques on Circumferential Upper Arm Burn

NCT ID: NCT07174232

Last Updated: 2025-11-17

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: RECRUITING
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 100 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-10-01
• Study Completion Date: 2026-01-05

Brief Summary

Burn injuries, particularly circumferential upper arm burns, present significant challenges in rehabilitation due to their impact on pain management, muscle strength, and overall functional abilities. These injuries can lead to severe scarring and contractures, which further complicate the recovery process and affect the patient's quality of life. Traditional rehabilitation approaches often fall short in addressing the multifaceted needs of burn survivors, necessitating the exploration of innovative therapeutic techniques.

Detailed Description

Russian current, a form of electrical stimulation, has been extensively utilized in physical therapy to enhance muscle strength and reduce muscle atrophy. Its application in burn rehabilitation is promising due to its ability to stimulate muscle contractions, thereby aiding in maintaining muscle mass and strength. When applied to patients with circumferential upper arm burns, Russian current can potentially mitigate the decline in muscle function while alleviating pain. This method not only supports the physical recovery process but also contributes to improved overall patient well-being by reducing discomfort and enhancing functional capabilities.

Muscle energy techniques (MET), on the other hand, are manual therapy interventions designed to improve muscular flexibility and range of motion. By engaging the patient's own muscle contractions against a counterforce, MET can effectively reduce muscle tightness and improve joint function. When integrated with Russian current, MET can offer a comprehensive rehabilitation strategy for patients with upper arm burns. This cross-training approach aims to synergistically improve outcomes by addressing pain management, muscle strength recovery, and functional disability reduction, ultimately leading to a more holistic recovery process for burn survivors.

Conditions

Burns

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Russian current and muscle energy techniques

Muscle energy technique Plus Russian Current

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Russian current and muscle energy techniques

Intervention Type: OTHER

The participants will have the electrodes placed on their biceps and triceps muscles for the Russian current treatment and were positioned comfortably, typically in a supine or seated position, depending on the muscle group being targeted. This positioning ensured stability and allowed for the effective application of the MET .

Russian Current

Russian Current application

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Russian Current

Intervention Type: OTHER

The participants will have the electrodes placed on their biceps and triceps muscles for the Russian current treatment. For the biceps, one electrode will be placed on the middle of the muscle, about halfway between the shoulder and elbow, while the second electrode will be placed slightly above it, closer to the shoulder

Control

No intrtvention

Group Type: NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

Russian current and muscle energy techniques

The participants will have the electrodes placed on their biceps and triceps muscles for the Russian current treatment and were positioned comfortably, typically in a supine or seated position, depending on the muscle group being targeted. This positioning ensured stability and allowed for the effective application of the MET .

Intervention Type: OTHER

Russian Current

The participants will have the electrodes placed on their biceps and triceps muscles for the Russian current treatment. For the biceps, one electrode will be placed on the middle of the muscle, about halfway between the shoulder and elbow, while the second electrode will be placed slightly above it, closer to the shoulder

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Age between 20 and 60 years,
• Unilateral circumferential elbow and upper arm burn requiring rehabilitation,
• Medical stability for physical therapy interventions,
• The ability to provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• Neurological disorders, severe cognitive impairment, contraindications to electrical stimulation,
• Recent upper limb surgery
• Pregnant

• Minimum Eligible Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 60 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

MTI University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Ahmed Mohamed Ahmed Abd El hady El Fahl,ph.d

Assisstant professor

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

faculty of physical therapy ,Cairo University

Cairo, , Egypt

Site Status: RECRUITING

Countries

Egypt

Facility Contacts

Ahmed Elfahl, phd

Role: primary

nn_ee_mm_oo@yahoo.com

00201097782441

Heba Elfeky, phd

Role: backup

hebaelfek61@yahoo.com

00201014450994

Other Identifiers

P.T.REC/012/005677

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id