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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Sugar solution may rival steroids for stuck fingers
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ultrasound-guided injections for trigger finger, a condition where a finger gets stuck in a bent position. One injection uses betamethasone (a steroid), the other uses dextrose (a sugar solution). The goal is to see if dextrose, which may help tissue heal,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New surgery may stop trigger finger from coming back
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two surgical techniques for trigger finger, a condition where a finger gets stuck in a bent position. One method makes a small cut in the tendon sheath, while the other removes a piece of it. Researchers want to see which approach leads to fewer recurrence…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Antioxidant pill may cut opioid use after surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking N-acetylcysteine (NAC), a common supplement, before and after hand or foot surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers. About 80 adults will be randomly assigned to take NAC or a placebo for 14 days. Researchers will track pain, fun…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Hand rehab revolution? early data may predict recovery months ahead
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 60 adults with hand or upper limb injuries to see if improvements in the first weeks of rehab can predict function months later. A digital tool created by a therapist tracks progress and patient feedback. The goal is to help clinicians make better, data-driven …
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Study explores how conversations shape patient choices on x-rays and MRIs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at how having a structured, values-based conversation affects people's decisions about diagnostic imaging tests for common musculoskeletal conditions like arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendon problems. About 220 adults from a specialty clinic will read a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas at Austin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:22 UTC