This study is looking at whether adding paraffin wax to exercise therapy can improve movement and function for burn scars that cross joints. You could join if you are 18 or older and have a burn scar on a joint like your shoulder, elbow, or knee, and your doctor has recommended rehabilitation. Participants will be randomly assigned (like flipping a coin) to either receive exercise therapy with paraffin wax or exercise therapy alone. The main goal is to see if paraffin wax helps improve your range of motion (how far you can move your joint) after about four weeks. This research aims to find better ways to help people with burn scars in the future.

Study design

This is an interventional study with 30 participants. Your scar will be randomly assigned to receive either paraffin wax or not, meaning you have a 50% chance of getting either treatment.

What's involved

You will have a pre-treatment visit lasting less than 1 hour, which includes scar measurements, pictures, non-invasive imaging, questionnaires, and an optional blood draw. You will also follow up for regular appointments with your burn department.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your range of motion will be measured at your 4th exercise session, which is about 4 weeks after you enroll in the study.

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