Splint or Exercise for De Quervain's Wrist Pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have wrist pain and tenderness that started less than 3 months ago.
- You have been diagnosed with acute or subacute De Quervain's tenosynovitis (inflammation of tendons on the thumb side of your wrist).
- Your pain level is at least 3 out of 10 on a pain scale.
- You have not had a recent wrist fracture, infection, or conditions like arthritis or rheumatologic disease.
- You are not taking anti-inflammatory pain medication or steroids regularly, and have not had recent physical therapy or steroid injections for your wrist.
Quick eligibility check
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