A Comparison of Metacarpophalangeal Joint Blocking Splint With Relative Motion Extension Splint for Trigger Finger
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Splint.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Trigger Finger. Basic parameters: No limits · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- New Zealand
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of two splint designs in conservative management of trigger finger.
Detailed description
This study aims to analyse and compare the effectiveness of metacarpophalangeal joint blocking splint versus relative motion extension splint for trigger finger. This will help us find out which one of the two splint designs is more effective in the management of trigger finger, thus improving treatment outcomes for patients with trigger finger.
Interventions
- Other Splint
Comparison of splints for trigger finger
Primary outcome measures
- Green's classification for trigger finger [Time frame: 12 weeks]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- QuickDASH (Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand) [Time frame: 12 weeks]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Trigger finger patient
Exclusion criteria
- Diabetes, non-English speaking
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Single group
- Masking
- Triple blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
New Zealand · 1 center
- Waikato Hospital — Hamilton
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06137404 · WaikatoH