Shock waves or a splint? new study tests better fix for stuck fingers

NCT ID NCT06737601

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Consorziale Policlinico di Bari Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares two non-surgical treatments for trigger finger, a condition where a finger gets stuck in a bent position. One group will receive shock wave therapy (ESWT) once a week for three weeks, while the other group will wear a custom finger splint. Researchers will track pain relief and how often the finger triggers over time. The goal is to see which approach works better for easing symptoms without needles or surgery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: shock wave therapy (ESWT)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-invasive, drug-free option to ease pain and improve finger movement for people with trigger finger.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and shock wave therapy might not work better than a simple splint.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

trigger thumb

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

TRIGGER FINGER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Angela Notarnicola

Bari, 70124, Italy

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