Treatment for trigger finger using a night orthosis after cortisone injection
Conservative Treatment of Trigger Finger: Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests if wearing a special night splint after a cortisone shot can help people with trigger finger feel better and use their hands more easily.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 146 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05837286 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study analyzes the effectiveness of a nighttime extension orthosis following a cortisone injection for treating trigger finger. The goal is to determine if the orthosis can improve pain and functional outcomes compared to patients who do not use it. Participants will be assessed at 12 weeks post-injection using the Quick Dash score to evaluate their progress. The study focuses on individuals diagnosed with trigger finger who have received a cortisone injection.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with trigger finger who have recently received a cortisone injection.
Not a fit: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis or a history of traumatic hand injury may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pain and improve hand function for patients with trigger finger.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific combination of treatment has not been extensively tested, making it a novel investigation.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals 18 years old or older are included * Patients with trigger finger, aka stenosing flexor tenosynovitis * Status post receiving cortisone injection of the affected digit(s) Exclusion Criteria: * Any records flagged with break the glass or research opt out * Patients with rheumatoid arthritis * Patients with a history of traumatic injury to the hand * Cognitive or behavioral problems which would preclude informed consent * Unable to speak and understand English
Where this trial is running
Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Outpatient Rehabilitation Hand Clinic — Los Angeles, California, United States (Completed)
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center — Los Angeles, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Meghan McCullough, MD — Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Theodore Brown, BS
- Email: Theodore.Brown@cshs.org
- Phone: 800-700-6424
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.