Comparison of Sub-maximal Voluntary Isometric Training vs Eccentric Training in Management of De Quervain Tenosynovitis

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: De Quervain Syndrome

• Registration Number: NCT06839690
• Lead Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad

Brief Summary

This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of Sub-maximal Voluntary Isometric Training vs Eccentric Training in Management of De Quervain Tenosynovitis

Detailed Description

Participants will be recruited into their respective groups using a coin toss method. De Quervain Tenosynovitis will be assessed using the following tests:

1. Wrist hyperflexion and abduction of thumb (WHAT) test

2. Finkelstein's / Eichhoff's test

3. De Quervain Screening Tool

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2024-07-18
• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Study First Submitted: 2025-02-17
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-02-17
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-17
• Study First Posted: 2025-02-21
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-21
• Primary Completion: 2025-06-01
• Study Completion: 2025-06-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 58

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients having history of pain, tenderness in thumb region from 3 weeks or more
• Age 21-50
• Both genders
• Individuals meeting the diagnostic criteria i.e.
• A score of 3 or more out of 7 on De Quervain screening tool.
• Positive Wrist hyperflexion and abduction of thumb (WHAT) test
• Positive Finkelstein's / Eichhoff's test

Exclusion criteria:

• Diagnosed cases of Osteoarthritis of 1st CMC joint and Rheumatoid arthritis
• C6 cervical radiculopathy
• Any systemic inflammatory condition like septic arthritis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Complex regional pain syndrome
• Previous surgery impacting the first extensor compartment of the wrist
• Corticosteroid injection in the radial wrist region within 3 months of enrolment into the study
• If patient had undergone isometric thumb exercises or any strengthening protocol lasting greater than 2 weeks for the management of their current episode of de Quervain's syndrome

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Grip Strength measurement	4 weeks	Power grip strength will be measured using hand held dynamometer and pinch grip strength will be measured using Modified sphygmomanometer

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Foundation University College of Physcial Therapy; 🇵🇰 Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan