NCT05837286

Conservative Treatment of Trigger Finger

Conservative Treatment of Trigger Finger: Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 146 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 100 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This study is to analyze the effectiveness of a nighttime extension orthosis after receiving a cortisone injection for the treatment of trigger finger to improve pain and restore functional outcomes. The investigators hypothesize that the extension orthosis will improve pain and functional outcomes compared to those without a digital night extension orthosis in those with trigger finger at 12 weeks from the injection.

Detailed description

The purpose of the research is to analyze the effectiveness of a proximal interphalangeal joint (PIPJ) extension night orthosis status-post cortisone injection of the first annular pulley for the treatment of trigger finger to improve pain and restore functional outcomes. The investigators hypothesize that the extension orthosis will improve pain and functional outcomes (Quick Dash score) compared to those without a digital night extension orthosis in those with trigger finger at 12 weeks from the injection.

Conditions

• Hand Injuries
• Trigger Finger

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Oval-8 ® Orthosis	The experimental group will consist of receiving a PIP joint on the day they receive their cortisone injection. The Oval-8 ® will be issued to the subject by an Occupational Therapist to ensure correct fit and comfort as well as given written instructions for night use. The orthosis will be worn at night for 6-week duration. Participants will have 1 follow up phone call or email at the 6-week mark and then 1 follow up phone call or email at the 12 week mark by a member of the research team from the time they received their cortisone injection where the time for resolution of trigger finger symptoms, VAS (Visual Analogue Scale), subjective questionnaire and QuickDASH scores will all be recorded in their medical research file.
OTHER	Cortisone injection only	The control group will receive a cortisone injection and be instructed to move their fingers normally

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-08-01
• Primary completion: 2026-05-31
• Completion: 2026-05-31
• First posted: 2023-05-01
• Last updated: 2026-03-27

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: United States