CompletedPhase 4

Betamethasone Versus Ketorolac Injection for the Treatment of DeQuervains Tenosynovitis

United States62 participantsStarted 2015-10-15

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if corticosteroid injection modifies the natural course of de Quervain tendinopathy compared to a toradol injection.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of DeQuervain tendinopathy * Understands the local language and is willing and able to follow the requirements of the protocol * Understands the informed consent and signs the institutional review board/independent ethics committee (IRB/IEC) approved informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who have an allergy to lidocaine, celestone, or ketorolac, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) * Patients who have an adverse reaction to lidocaine, celestone, or ketorolac (such as severe elevation of blood sugars in diabetics that caused medical complication) * Patients who have received a prior steroid injection within the past three months * Patients who have had a prior ipsilateral surgery for DeQuervain Tenosynovitis * Patients that have a skin lesion at the location of injection (such as trauma, eczema, rash) * Patients who have a current infection at the location of injection * Patients who have had iontophoresis within three months * Patients who are breast feeding, pregnant, or who plan to become pregnant in the next six months

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Visual analog scale (VAS) of pain with finklestein test

Timeframe: 6 weeks post injection

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02604537

SponsorOrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-10-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.