New surgery may stop trigger finger from coming back
NCT ID NCT07497061
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will compare two surgical techniques for trigger finger, a condition where a finger gets stuck in a bent position. One method makes a small cut in the tendon sheath, while the other removes a piece of it. Researchers want to see which approach leads to fewer recurrences and better pain and movement. The trial plans to enroll 236 adults who need surgery for a single trigger finger.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- surgery (longitudinal opening or complete pulley resection)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could identify a better surgical technique that lowers the chance of trigger finger coming back after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This trial hasn't started yet and is relatively small. The new technique may not prove better than the standard one, and any surgery carries risks like infection or stiffness.
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Conditions
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