Comparing treatments for Trigger Finger using shock wave therapy and splints

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 investigates the effectiveness of two conservative treatments for Trigger Finger: Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) and splint therapy. Patients diagnosed with stage 1 or stage 2 Trigger Finger will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: one receiving ESWT, another receiving ESWT combined with splint therapy, and a third receiving only splint therapy. The treatment's effectiveness will be evaluated through pain assessments and functional measurements at multiple time points. The study aims to provide evidence on the best conservative treatment approach for this condition.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Volunteering
* Being between the ages of 18-65
* Being diagnosed with stage 1 or stage 2 (according to the Froimson classification) trigger finger
* Having the language and cognitive skills to answer the questionnaires used in the evaluation

Exclusion Criteria:

* Being pregnant
* Having an inflammatory disorder
* Having had surgery on the hand/wrist
* Having a neurological disease
* NSAIDs, painkillers, etc. being on medication
* De Quervain's tenosynovitis, carpal tunnel syndrome

Where it's running

• Feray Karademir
  Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Feray Karademir
• Email: karademirferay@gmail.com
• Phone: +90 505 313 75 82

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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.