Comparing pain relief methods for trigger finger injections
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Vibratory Stimulus in Trigger Finger Injections
This study tests which pain relief method works best for people with trigger finger getting steroid injections, comparing no anesthesia, a cooling spray, and a vibrating device.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase 4 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Arizona Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Tucson, Arizona and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05405452 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study compares the effectiveness of different pain relief methods during trigger finger injections, specifically evaluating no topical anesthesia, topical coolant, and vibratory anesthesia. Patients diagnosed with trigger finger who choose to receive a steroid injection will be randomly assigned to one of these anesthetic methods. The study will measure and compare the pain experienced by patients during the injection process. The goal is to determine which method provides the best analgesia for this common condition.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults diagnosed with trigger finger who require a steroid injection.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have trigger finger or those with decreased light touch sensation in the injection area may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management techniques for patients undergoing trigger finger injections.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored various pain management techniques for injections, but the specific use of vibratory anesthesia in this context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy Adult * Diagnosed with trigger finger * Warrants a trigger finger injection Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with known decreased light touch sensation in the territory of the trigger finger injection. * Not diagnosed with trigger finger or does not warrant a trigger finger injection per the typical treatment algorithm adopted by the attending physician.
Where this trial is running
Tucson, Arizona and 1 other locations
- Banner UMC North Hills Clinic — Tucson, Arizona, United States (Recruiting)
- Banner University Alvernon Clinic — Tucson, Arizona, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Tolga Turker, MD — Associate Professor
- Study coordinator: Joey F Ghotmi, BS
- Email: joeyghotmi@email.arizona.edu
- Phone: 5202486350
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.