De Quervain disease
MONDO:0006721Stenosing tenosynovitis of the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons in the first dorsal wrist compartment. The presenting symptoms are usually pain and tenderness at the radial styloid. The cause is almost always related to overuse injury or is associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Also known as: radial styloid tenosynovitis
26 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Knee implant study shows good function after two years
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how well a specific knee replacement (balanSys UNI) works over time. 116 people with knee arthritis got the implant and were followed for at least 2 years. Doctors measured knee function using the Knee Society Score and checked X-rays for any problems.
Sponsor: Mathys Ltd Bettlach • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Simple hand exercises could ease 'Smartphone Thumb' pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether combining two types of hand exercises—Mulligan's mobilization and tendon gliding—can improve hand function in smartphone users with De Quervain's tenosynovitis, a painful thumb condition. About 44 participants will be randomly assigned to either the exerc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Wrist pain showdown: injection or surgery for de Quervain's?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compares two common treatments for De Quervain's tenosynovitis, a painful wrist condition: a single steroid injection versus a minor surgical release. Researchers will track pain levels in 100 adults over six months to see which approach offers better relief. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rawalpindi Teaching Hospital, District Headquarter Hospital, Rawalpindi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hand pain relief: which therapy works better for de Quervain's?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two hands-on treatments for De Quervain's tenosynovitis, a painful wrist condition. 32 adults received either the Graston Technique (using a special tool) or Myofascial Release (gentle stretching) alongside standard physical therapy. Researchers measured pain an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Simple exercises may soothe stubborn thumb pain without surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a structured eccentric training program—exercises that lengthen the muscle under load—could reduce pain and improve hand function in 25 adults with de Quervain's tendinopathy who had not gotten better with other treatments. Participants did the exercises…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Lenti Katalin • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Steroid or painkiller shot: which works better for thumb tendonitis?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a steroid injection (betamethasone) or a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory injection (ketorolac) better relieves pain from DeQuervain's tenosynovitis, a painful thumb tendon condition. 62 adults with the condition received one of the two injections. Researc…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Stretching your way to better hips? pilot study tests the idea
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study looked at whether passive static stretching can increase hip flexibility in three groups: people who had hip replacement, those with long-term hip pain, and healthy volunteers. Twelve participants followed a 4-week stretching program three times a week under supe…
Sponsor: Omicron beta research • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Robot-Assisted knee surgery may outperform traditional methods
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared robotic-assisted total knee replacement to the conventional technique in 95 patients with knee arthritis. The goal was to see if robotic surgery leads to better knee function, less pain, and higher satisfaction two years after the operation. Researchers also c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital de Terrassa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can too much screen time weaken teen hands?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a painful hand condition called De Quervain's tenosynovitis, linked to heavy smartphone use, affects hand grip strength and quality of life in teenagers. Researchers will compare two groups of smartphone-addicted adolescents: those with the condition a…
Sponsor: Mariam Mohamed Sherif • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC