Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Needle Knife Release for Trigger Finger

Launched by MOHAMED MAHER ISMAIL AHMED ELASHMAWY · Jan 17, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new treatment for a condition called trigger finger, which occurs when a finger gets stuck in a bent position due to a problem with the tendons. The researchers are looking at a procedure called ultrasound-guided needle knife release, which is a minimally invasive method to help relieve symptoms. They want to see how safe and effective this treatment is compared to traditional methods and how quickly patients recover after the procedure.

To participate in the trial, you should be between 65 and 74 years old and have been experiencing moderate to severe symptoms of trigger finger for at least three months, despite trying other treatments. Unfortunately, if you have other medical conditions like diabetes or rheumatoid arthritis, or if you've had surgery on the affected finger before, you won't be eligible. If you join the trial, you can expect to receive the new treatment and be monitored closely to assess how well it works for your condition. This trial is currently recruiting participants, and your involvement could help improve treatment options for others with trigger finger in the future.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Idiopathic TF at the level of A1 pulley
• • Trigger finger of Green's grades II or III or IV (moderate to severe)
• • Symptoms persist for at least three months despite conservative treatments.
• • Ability to provide informed consent and comply with follow-up requirements.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with secondary causes of TF like diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, hypothyroidism, amyloidosis, and sarcoidosis.
• • Patients with TF of Green's grade I.
• • Previous surgical intervention on the affected digit.
• • Allergy or contraindication to local anesthetics.
• • Pregnancy or lactation.
• • Inability to comply with follow-up assessments.