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)
21 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Which injection eases arm pain better: steroid or Anti-Inflammatory?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests two common injections for pain in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, or hand caused by arthritis or tendon problems. One injection is triamcinolone, a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation. The other is ketorolac, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Parti…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can light therapy unlock stiff fingers?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding low-level laser therapy to a standard splint can ease the pain and locking of trigger finger, a common hand condition. About 91 people with trigger finger will receive either real laser treatment or a sham (inactive) laser, three times a week for f…
Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shock wave or splint? new study tests best treatment for trigger finger
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two common treatments for trigger finger: shock wave therapy and a finger splint. Researchers will enroll 54 adults with early-stage trigger finger to see which approach better reduces pain and improves hand function. The goal is to find out if shock wave ther…
Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sugar solution may rival steroids for stuck fingers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis 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,…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which incision is best for trigger finger? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two different skin cuts used during trigger finger surgery to see which one helps patients recover better. About 200 adults with trigger finger will be randomly assigned to get either a straight cut along the finger or a cut across the palm crease. Researchers…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Simple night splint may boost trigger finger recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether wearing a plastic finger splint at night for 6 weeks, right after a cortisone injection, helps trigger finger heal better than the injection alone. Researchers will track pain, finger locking, and daily function in 146 adults over 12 weeks. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Splint, wax, or mud: which eases trigger finger best?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests three simple treatments for trigger finger: a finger splint, warm paraffin wax baths, and peloidotherapy (mud therapy), all combined with home exercises. Sixty adults with mild to moderate trigger finger will be randomly assigned to one of the three groups for si…
Sponsor: Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC