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Comparing the Effects of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Splinting in the Treatment of Trigger Finger
Sponsor: Mahidol University
Summary
The goal of this study is to compare the effects of extracorporeal shockwave therapy and splinting in the treatment of trigger finger. Participants will: Be randomized into two groups (shockwave group and splint group). Visit the clinic once a week for four weeks for therapy. Keep a diary of their symptoms, which will be reviewed at six weeks.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
24
Start Date
2025-01-15
Completion Date
2026-11-30
Last Updated
2024-12-24
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Shockwave
In the Shockwave group, will be applied focused shockwaves therapy of 1500 impulses at 0.01 mJ/mm2 over the painful area or the pathologic flexor tendon to each participant under the supervision of a physiatrist. The ESWT will be conducted once weekly for 4 weeks with a sham splint (DIP joint blocking splints) for at least 8 hours per day for 6 weeks.
Splint
In the splinting group, will be provided a PIP blocking splint at least 8 hours per day for 6 weeks with the sham shockwave (the patients close their eyes, extend their hand through a partition, apply shockwave device head with gel on the patient's finger, and play a mobile phone sound that mimics the sound of a real shockwave machine) once a week for 4 weeks.