Vibratory Anesthesia in Trigger Finger Injections

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · May 31, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying different ways to reduce pain during steroid injections for a condition called trigger finger, which causes discomfort and difficulty in moving the fingers. Researchers are comparing three methods: using no anesthesia at all, applying a cooling spray, and using a vibrating device to numb the area. The goal is to find out which method is most effective in making the injection as painless as possible for patients.

To participate in this trial, you should be a healthy adult between the ages of 65 and 74 who has been diagnosed with trigger finger and needs an injection. If you have normal feeling in the finger area and meet these criteria, you could be eligible to join. Participants will receive one of the three pain relief methods before their injection and will share their experiences regarding pain levels. This study is currently recruiting participants, and your involvement could help improve methods for managing pain during trigger finger treatments in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Healthy Adult
• • Diagnosed with trigger finger
• • Warrants a trigger finger injection
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Subjects with known decreased light touch sensation in the territory of the trigger finger injection.
• • Not diagnosed with trigger finger or does not warrant a trigger finger injection per the typical treatment algorithm adopted by the attending physician.