Comparing two exercises for De Quervain tenosynovitis
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two types of exercises (sub-maximal isometric training vs eccentric training) to see which one helps more with thumb pain and tenderness caused by De Quervain tenosynovitis. You may qualify if you have had thumb pain for at least 3 weeks and meet certain diagnostic tests.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had thumb pain and tenderness for 3 weeks or more.
- You are between 21 and 50 years old.
- You have a positive screening test (score of 3 or more out of 7 on De Quervain screening tool).
- You have a positive Wrist hyperflexion and abduction of thumb (WHAT) test.
- You have a positive Finkelstein's or Eichhoff's test.
- You have not had thumb exercises for more than 2 weeks for this episode.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial compares wearing a splint versus doing specific exercises to treat De Quervain's tenosynovitis, a condition that causes wrist pain and swelling. It may help if you have new or worsening wrist pain without other injuries or diseases.
This trial compares two types of hand therapy for patients with De Quervain's disease, a painful condition affecting the thumb tendons. One group receives standard hand therapy, while the other gets a new approach after an ultrasound-guided steroid injection.
This study compares different treatments for tenosynovitis (inflammation of the tendon sheaths in your hand). It aims to find which combination of therapies works best to reduce pain and improve hand function.
This trial tests whether high or low level laser therapy can reduce wrist pain caused by De Quervain's tenosynovitis. It compares two types of laser treatment to see which works better.
This study compares two ways of giving an injection to treat De Quervain’s tenosynovitis (pain and swelling near the thumb). If you qualify, you may receive one of the injection approaches to help reduce pain.
This study compares nonsurgical treatments (like exercises, splints, or injections) for trigger finger. It aims to find which conservative approach works best for mild cases without surgery.
Hear when a new De Quervain Syndrome trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.