Corticosteroid injection vs. Ultrasound therapy : Which works better for trigger finger?

A comparative study of the efficacy of corticosteroid injection against ultrasound therapy in trigger finger. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/04/065817

Enrollment

100

Registered

2024-04-16

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-04-29

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M653- Trigger finger

Interventions

Intervention1: Corticosteroid injection: Corticosteroid Injection : in a sterile environment Patients will receive injection of 1ml 40mg/ml Triamcinolone acetonide into the peritendinous soft tissues

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1)Adult Trigger finger who had not responded to conservative treatment . 2)Recurrent trigger finger inspite of local steroid injection at least for two episodes.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Patient not fit for percutaneous release. 2)Bony deformities. 3)Diabetic Patients. 4)Local sepsis . 5)Immuno suppressed patient .

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare efficacy of corticosteroid injection against ultrasound therapy in trigger digits . Splints and exercise were advised in both groups .Timepoint: At baseline,2 weeks, 4 weeks ,6 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To compare efficacy of corticosteroid injection against ultrasound therapy in trigger digits . Splints & exercise were advised in both groups .Timepoint: At baseline,2 weeks, 4 weeks ,6 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactJayanta Saha

Sambhu Nath Pandit hospital

djayantas@yahoo.com9433094843

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026