Satisfaction and Recovery After Trigger Finger Release

Last updated: November 26, 2024
Sponsor: Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Sweden
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

trigger finger release

Clinical Study ID

NCT05336045
TriggerHappy III
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Trigger phenomenon and/or

  2. Tenderness volarly to MCP joint of affected finger/thumb

  3. Patient scheduled for trigger finger release

  4. Signed informed consent

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Concomitant hand injuries/ conditions

  2. Multiple fingers/thumbs to be treated

  3. Unable to read/understand instructions in Swedish

Study Design

Total Participants: 110
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: trigger finger release
Phase:
Study Start date:
April 26, 2022
Estimated Completion Date:
November 26, 2024

Study Description

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

  1. VAS score for pain

  2. VAS score for finger movement

  3. VAS score for fréquence of triggering

  4. HAKIR questionnaire (validated instrument for hand function in the Swedish national hand registry)

  5. 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

Connect with a study center

  • Alingsås lasarett

    Alingsås,
    Sweden

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