A Comparison of Metacarpophalangeal Joint Blocking Splint With Relative Motion Extension Splint for Trigger Finger
- Conditions
- Trigger Finger
- Registration Number
- NCT06137404
- Lead Sponsor
- Waikato Hospital
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the effectiveness of two splint designs in conservative management of trigger finger.
- Detailed Description
This study aims to analyse and compare the effectiveness of metacarpophalangeal joint blocking splint versus relative motion extension splint for trigger finger. This will help us find out which one of the two splint designs is more effective in the management of trigger finger, thus improving treatment outcomes for patients with trigger finger.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 30
- Trigger finger patient
- Diabetes, non-English speaking
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Green's classification for trigger finger 12 weeks Green's classification is an objective outcome measure. The therapist grades the triggering by observing the finger when the patient makes a full fist.
Grade I: Pain/history of catching Grade II: Demonstrable catching but can actively extend digit Grade III: Demonstrable locking, requiring passive extension Grade IV: Fixed flexion contracture
Lowest score is I; highest score is IV
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method QuickDASH (Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand) 12 weeks The QuickDASH is a patient rated questionnaire that rates patient's ability to perform certain tasks as well as severity of symptoms. The best score is 0 (no difficulty) and the lowest score is 100 (severe difficulty).
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Waikato Hospital
🇳🇿Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Waikato Hospital🇳🇿Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand