The Effects of a Structured Hand Exercise Program on Trigger Finger: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University

About this trial

To explore the effectiveness of a structured hand exercise program as a conservative treatment for trigger finger.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adults with aged > 18 years old who are diagnosed with trigger finger

The Green classification grade 2 or grade 3

Pain (NPRS) equal or more than 4/10, during active triggering

Disqualifiers

Pediatric or congenital trigger finger

Previously received physiotherapy, corticosteroid injection or surgery for trigger finger

Hand trauma, local infection or using systemic steroids due to other diseases

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Exercise

Treatment groups

76 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups