Can light therapy unlock stiff fingers?

NCT ID NCT07753460

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026

Summary

This 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 four weeks, while all wear a splint. Researchers will compare changes in pain, triggering severity, and hand function between the two groups.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) plus a splint, compared to a sham laser plus a splint
What this could lead to: If effective, adding low-level laser therapy to standard splinting could offer a non-invasive way to reduce pain and finger locking, potentially delaying or avoiding the need for injections or surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a relatively small trial, and the sham-controlled design means the true benefit may be modest. Low-level laser therapy is generally safe, but results may not apply to all cases, especially severe ones.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

de Quervain disease Tendon Entrapment trigger thumb

As listed by the trial registrant

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

STENOSING TENOSYNOVITIS TRIGGER DIGIT TRIGGER FINGER

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dokuz Eylul University
RECRUITING

Izmir, Balçova, 35330, Turkey (Türkiye)

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