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NCT Number: NCT05336045

Satisfaction and Recovery After Trigger Finger Release

Trigger finger release is one of the most common procedures in hand surgery. However, little is known about the patient perceived outcome directly after surgery and the timespan to recovery of normal hand function.This study focuses on patient reported outcome scores within the first six weeks after surgery.

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Key information

Conditions

Trigger Finger Disorder Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Tendinopathy Tendon Entrapment

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Alingsås lasarett

Alingsås, Sweden

About this study

Patients scheduled for release of trigger finger are assessed regarding the following outcome measures:

  • VAS score for pain
  • VAS score for finger movement
  • VAS score for fréquence of triggering
  • HAKIR questionnaire (validated instrument for hand function in the Swedish national hand registry)
  • Quick-DASH questionnaire.

After surgery, the patients records the following outcomes:

Each day: 1,2,3 and records of pain medication details Each week: 4,5

for 6 weeks

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Trigger phenomenon and/or
  • Tenderness volarly to MCP joint of affected finger/thumb
  • Patient scheduled for trigger finger release
  • Signed informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Concomitant hand injuries/ conditions
  • Multiple fingers/thumbs to be treated
  • Unable to read/understand instructions in Swedish

Treatment and study plan

trigger finger release

Procedure

The A1 pulley and tendon sheath is divided in local anaestethic through a small incision in the palm

Primary outcomes

  1. Self-assessed hand function

    Time frame: every week for 6 weeks

    change in total score of hand-specific questionnaire (HAKIR) week by week. Best score 100, worst 0

Secondary outcomes

  1. Pain (assessed by patient)

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    change in Visual Analouge Scale-score day by day (0= worst, 10=best)

  2. Movement of finger (self-assessed by patient)

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    change in Visual Analouge Scale-score day by day (0= worst, 10=best)

  3. Frequency of trigger phenomenon (self-assessed by patient)

    Time frame: 6 weeks

    change in Visual Analouge Scale-score day by day (0= worst, 10=best)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Sahlgrenska University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Satisfaction and Recovery After Trigger Finger Release- a Prospective Cohort Study With Weekly PROMs

Acronym: TH III

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
Apr 20, 2022
Registry last updated
Nov 27, 2024

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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