Trigger thumb
MONDO:0008600A painful disability in the hand affecting the finger or thumb. It is caused by mechanical impingement of the digital flexor tendons as they pass through a narrowed retinacular pulley at the level of the metacarpal head. Thickening of the sheath and fibrocartilaginous metaplasia can occur, and nodules can form. (From Green's Operative Hand Surgery, 5th ed, p2137-58).
Also known as: trigger thumb, bilateral trigger thumb (type), congenital trigger thumb (type), recurrent trigger thumb (type)
19 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Cut or remove? study tests best surgery for stuck fingers
Disease control CompletedTrigger finger happens when a finger gets stuck in a bent position due to a thickened tendon pulley. This study compared two standard surgeries: cutting the pulley versus removing a piece of it. 80 adults were randomly assigned to one surgery and followed for a year to see which …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Numbing patch eases injection pain for trigger finger sufferers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether applying a Xylocaine (numbing) compress before a trigger finger injection reduces pain during the procedure. 60 adults with trigger finger took part in a double-blind trial where neither they nor the doctor knew who got the numbing compress. The main goa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Ultrasound-Guided trigger finger release may speed up recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at two surgical methods for trigger finger: the standard open surgery and a newer ultrasound-guided technique. Researchers wanted to see if the ultrasound-guided method helps people recover faster and have less pain. Sixty adults who needed surgery for trigger f…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Simple hand exercises may speed recovery after trigger finger surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether combining A1 pulley stretching with tendon gliding exercises helps people recover better after trigger finger surgery. Thirty adults with locking symptoms for over six months took part. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, and grip strength to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New anesthesia mix may ease pain after hand surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two local anesthesia methods for hand, wrist, or elbow surgery. One used lidocaine alone, the other added ropivacaine for longer pain relief. 91 adults participated. Researchers measured pain and recovery quality 48 hours after surgery to see if the combination …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC