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The TriggerHappy Trial

Sweden100 participantsStarted 2020-10-01

Plain-language summary

This is a prospective randomized multicenterstudy focusing on PROMs after primary corticoid injection for triggerfinger with a comparison of two different injection techniques.

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.

Inclusion criteria

. Triggering of one or more fingers and/or impaired active finger motion and/or pain during active finger motion
. Localized tenderness volar to the MCP joint of the affected finger
. The patient seeks treatment

Exclusion criteria

. Previous treatment for triggerfinger in the finger to be treated
. Impaired function of finger due to previous trauma/infection or other condition
. Suspicion of other cause than triggeriinger/tendovaginitis
. Patient not able to follow instructions

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

Pain after injection

Timeframe: Four weeks

Impairment of finger motion

Timeframe: Four weeks

Triggering

Timeframe: Four weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04568993

SponsorSahlgrenska University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-11-01

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Trigger Finger trials

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.

Inclusion criteria

. Triggering of one or more fingers and/or impaired active finger motion and/or pain during active finger motion
. Localized tenderness volar to the MCP joint of the affected finger
. The patient seeks treatment

Exclusion criteria

. Previous treatment for triggerfinger in the finger to be treated
. Impaired function of finger due to previous trauma/infection or other condition
. Suspicion of other cause than triggeriinger/tendovaginitis
. Patient not able to follow instructions