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Comparative Evaluation of Finger Splint, Paraffin, and Peloidotherapy Interventions in the Management of Trigger Finger A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study
Led by Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital · Updated on 2026-03-19
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying trigger finger, a condition affecting finger movement, in adults aged 18 to 75 years. The study aims to compare the effects of three different treatments: a static finger splint, paraffin bath therapy, and peloidotherapy, all combined with home exercise programs. Patients with specific grades of trigger finger will be included, and the study is designed as a prospective, randomized, controlled trial with blinded assessments to evaluate treatment outcomes. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups. One group will use a static finger splint that blocks the proximal interphalangeal joint continuously for 6 weeks, combined with home exercises. The second group will receive paraffin bath therapy for 20 minutes daily over 15 sessions within 3 weeks plus home exercises. The third group will undergo peloidotherapy at 45°C for 20 minutes daily over 15 sessions within 3 weeks, also combined with home exercises. All patients will receive education about the disease and activity modifications. Participants will be evaluated at the start, after 3 weeks, and after 6 weeks. Assessments include pain intensity using a visual analog scale, trigger finger severity by Green's classification, hand function via the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire, patient global improvement, and ultrasound measures of tendon and pulley thickness and effusion. Compliance with splint use and exercises will be monitored, and any treatment side effects will be recorded. Patients will avoid analgesic or anti-inflammatory medications during the study and prior to assessments.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparative Evaluation of Finger Splint, Paraffin, and Peloidotherapy Interventions in the Management of Trigger Finger
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 75 years
- Diagnosis of idiopathic single trigger finger, Grade 2 or 3
- Willingness to participate in the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Trigger finger affecting more than one finger
- Trigger finger at the A3 pulley or Grade 1 or Grade 4 trigger finger
- Trigger finger of the thumb (pollex)
- Injection or surgery for trigger finger in the past 6 months
- Physical therapy for the hand within the past 6 months
- Current use of corticosteroids or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Inflammatory or autoimmune rheumatologic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, gout, or psoriatic arthritis
- Other musculoskeletal or neurological disorders affecting the same hand
- Musculoskeletal disorders causing pain or limitation in the proximal upper extremity on the affected side
- Significant metabolic diseases like hypothyroidism, Cushing's syndrome, or uncontrolled diabetes
- Conditions interfering with treatment such as open wounds, rashes, infections, or active malignant disease of the hand
- History of hand trauma (chronic or repetitive)
- Unwillingness or inability to complete self-assessment questionnaires
- Pregnancy
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 3 to 6 weeks depending on treatment group
Participants receive one of three treatments: finger orthosis worn continuously for 6 weeks with a home exercise program, paraffin bath therapy for 20 minutes daily over 15 sessions in 3 weeks with a home exercise program, or peloidotherapy for 20 minutes daily over 15 sessions in 3 weeks with a home exercise program.
Visits at baseline, week 3, and week 6 for assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital
Konya, Konya, Turkey (Türkiye), 42080
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Research Team
R
Ramazan Yilmaz, Assoc Prof (MD)
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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