Hand exercises for trigger finger pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial tests if a structured hand exercise program can reduce pain and improve function in people with trigger finger. It is for adults with moderate to severe triggering and pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with trigger finger
- Your trigger finger is grade 2 or 3 (moderate to severe locking)
- Your pain during triggering is at least 4 out of 10
- You have not had physical therapy, a steroid injection, or surgery for trigger finger before
- You do not have a hand injury, infection, or take systemic steroids for other conditions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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