Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Ultrasonographic Changes in de Quervain Tenosynov… (NCT05782114) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy on Ultrasonographic Changes in de Quervain Tenosynovitis
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2023-04-01
Plain-language summary
The current study will be conducted to explore the efficacy of ESWT on ultrasonographic changes, pain intensity level, upper limb function and hand grip strength in patients with de Quervain tenosynovitis.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Age from 18 to 65 years
. Both genders (males and females).
. Normal BMI ranges between 18.5:24.9 kg/m2.
. Patients will be referred from an orthopedist with diagnosis of DQT.
. Chronic pain more than 2 months.
. No history of undergoing physiotherapy modalities or corticosterone injection therapies for any reasons during the past month.
. De Quervain tenosynovitis patients will be diagnosed based on the standard criteria, including pain and tenderness in the lateral wrist and a positive result for the Finkelstein test.
Exclusion criteria
. History of undergoing physiotherapy modalities or corticosterone injection therapies for any reason during the past month.
. Subjects with other neurological disorders rheumatologic diseases causing wrist pain.
. Pregnancy.
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?
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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.