Hand pain relief: which therapy works better for de Quervain's?
NCT ID NCT07587489
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two hands-on treatments for De Quervain's tenosynovitis, a painful wrist condition. 32 adults received either the Graston Technique (using a special tool) or Myofascial Release (gentle stretching) alongside standard physical therapy. Researchers measured pain and hand function to see which approach offered more relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Graston Technique (a type of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization) and Myofascial Release Therapy
- What this could lead to
- If one technique proves better, it could offer a more effective non-surgical option for easing pain and improving hand movement in people with De Quervain's tenosynovitis.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-site study with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The trial is already completed, so no new data is expected.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala
Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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