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Which works best for trigger finger: injection or minor surgery?

NCT ID NCT04568993

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at 100 people with trigger finger to compare two ways of giving a steroid injection and to see if injections are better than a small surgical release. Participants report their pain, finger motion, and triggering symptoms. The goal is to find which approach offers the most relief with the least discomfort.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
methylprednisolone and lidocaine injection
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which injection technique is less painful and more effective for trigger finger, potentially improving standard care.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Injections may not work for all cases, and surgery carries its own risks.

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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.

MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY TRIGGER FINGER TRIGGER THUMB

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alingsås Lasarett/ District Hospital

    Alingsås, Sweden

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