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Safety and Effectiveness of the Ultrasound-guided Non-incisional trigger finger release with Smartwire®

A Clinical Study Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of the Ultrasound-guided Non-incisional trigger finger release with Smartwire®; Pilot Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CRIS
Registry ID
KCT0010053
Enrollment
25
Registered
2024-12-16
Start date
2024-12-09
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-01-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Medical Device, Procedure/Surgery : Ultrasound-guided Non-incisional trigger finger Release Using Smartwire: 1) Examine the anatomical structure of the treatment site through an ultrasound scan. 2) P

Sponsors

The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: - aged 19 years or older and under 75 years - diagnosed with trigger finger based on clinical symptoms and physical examination, corresponding to Green classification stages 2 to 4 - ultrasound findings consistent with trigger finger - no respond to or experienced a recurrence after non-surgical treatments such as medication or injection therapy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: - history of previous surgical treatment on the affected finger - other causes of trigger finger symptoms identified on ultrasound (e.g., cysts, tumors, etc.) - trigger phenomena involving pulleys other than the A1 pulley as seen on ultrasound - history of widespread hand pain - active rheumatoid arthritis, active connective tissue disease, or complex regional pain syndrome - cognitive impairment - patients who cannot cooperate with evaluation, treatment, or follow-up - pregnant or breastfeeding women - taking anticoagulants with a risk of bleeding - unsuitable for the clinical trial at the investigator’s discretion - participated in other clinical trials within 3 months prior to this trial - difficult procedures due to the affected finger contracture

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
NRS (Numerical Rating Scale)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quick DASH

Countries

Korea, Republic of

Contacts

Public ContactKyung Eun Nam

The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital

eun840209@naver.com+82-2-2258-6282

Outcome results

None listed

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