Combined Effects of MWM and Tendon Gliding Exercises in Smartphone Users With De Quervain's Tenosynovitis

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-25
SponsorRiphah International University

About this trial

This randomized controlled trial aims to assesses the combined effects of MWM and tendon gliding exercises on hand function in smartphone users with De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, considering hand anthropometric variations.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patient diagnosed with De Quervain's Tenosynovitis (positive Finkelstein's test).

Patient having persistent thumb/wrist pain and functional difficulties for a duration of at-least 2 weeks.

Patient willing to participate and give informed consent.

Disqualifiers

Patient with history of trauma, fracture, or surgery in the affected wrist or thumb.

Patient with neurological disorder affecting the upper limb.

Patient with systemic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes affecting tendon function.

Any other co-morbidity.

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • MWM + Tendon Gliding Exercises
  • Conventional Treatment

Treatment groups

44 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups