Treatment for trigger finger using a night orthosis after cortisone injection
Official title: Conservative Treatment of Trigger Finger: Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · NCT05837286 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 146 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Los Angeles, California and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | May 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | May 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 27, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT05837286 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older diagnosed with trigger finger who have recently received a cortisone injection.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis or a history of traumatic hand injury may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific combination of treatment has not been extensively tested, making it a novel investigation.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting -
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Outpatient Rehabilitation Hand Clinic
Los Angeles, California, United States Completed
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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.