Simple exercises may soothe stubborn thumb pain without surgery
NCT ID NCT07595419
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This 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 at home for 8 to 12 weeks. The study measured changes in pain, disability, and wrist function to see if this approach offers a non-surgical option for persistent thumb pain.
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Active substance
eccentric training program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free exercise option to ease pain and improve hand function for people with de Quervain's tendinopathy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 25 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The exercises require daily commitment and may not help everyone.
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Semmelweis University
Budapest, 1088, Hungary