Local Corticosteroid Injection Versus Open Surgical Release in De Quervain Tenosynovitis: A Singl… (NCT07683429) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Local Corticosteroid Injection Versus Open Surgical Release in De Quervain Tenosynovitis: A Single-Center Study
Pakistan100 participantsStarted 2023-03-03
Plain-language summary
This quasi-experimental study compared pain outcomes following local corticosteroid injection (CSI) versus open surgical release in 100 patients with clinically confirmed De Quervain tenosynovitis unresponsive to conservative management. Patients were allocated to treatment based on clinician judgment and patient preference. Pain was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) at baseline, one month, and six months post-intervention. The study was conducted at a single tertiary care centre in Rawalpindi, Pakistan between March 2023 and April 2025.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Clinical diagnosis of De Quervain tenosynovitis confirmed by positive Finkelstein test
* Age 18-70 years
* Pain sufficiently severe to impair activities of daily living
* Failure to respond to at least 4 weeks of conservative management
Exclusion Criteria:
* Concurrent inflammatory arthropathy (rheumatoid arthritis or gout)
* History of prior wrist injury
* Previous surgical or injection treatment for De Quervain tenosynovitis
* Coexisting upper limb pathology (rotator cuff pathology, epicondylitis, or carpal tunnel syndrome)
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
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Pain intensity - Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Timeframe: Time Frame: Baseline, 1 month, and 6 months post-intervention
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07683429
SponsorRawalpindi Teaching Hospital, District Headquarter Hospital, Rawalpindi