Comparing standard physiotherapy and eccentric exercises for de Quervain's disease treatment

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of standard physiotherapy treatment against an experimental treatment involving eccentric exercises for patients with de Quervain's disease. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving standard treatment based on European guidelines after ultrasound-guided corticosteroid infiltration, and the other engaging in a program of eccentric exercises. The primary focus is on measuring pain reduction and disability improvement in both groups. The study will include patients diagnosed with de Quervain syndrome confirmed through clinical examination and ultrasound.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients of both sexes with a minimum age of 18 years;
* Medical diagnosis of de Quervain syndrome assessed through orthopedic clinical examination e confirmation by ultrasound;
* Signing of the informed consent and participation in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who are not self-sufficient or not able to understand and want;
* Presence of other pathologies in the hand affected by de Quervain pathology, such as intersection syndrome, neuropathies, fractures, rhizoarthrosis, arthrosis of the radio-carpal or intercarpal joint, intercarpal instability, cervical radiculopathy, rheumatic or metabolic pathologies;
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Where it's running

• Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
  Bologna, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Federico Pilla, MD
• Email: federico.pilla@ior.it
• Phone: 0516366

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.