Low-level laser therapy for trigger finger pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests a low-level laser treatment (a form of light therapy) to see if it helps reduce pain and improve movement in people with trigger finger. It is a non-invasive option that may offer symptom relief without shots or surgery.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with trigger finger that causes pain and clicking in one finger.
- You have not had splinting, physical therapy, or steroid shots for this finger in the last 6 months.
- You have not had surgery on that finger before.
- You do not have other conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or carpal tunnel syndrome that could complicate treatment.
- You are not pregnant and do not have a pacemaker or certain other health 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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