Comparison of Sub-maximal Voluntary Isometric Training vs Eccentric Training in Management of De Quervain Tenosynovitis

Last updated: February 17, 2025
Sponsor: Foundation University Islamabad
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Eccentric training for thumb muscles

Ultrasound

Isometric training of thumb muscles

Clinical Study ID

NCT06839690
FUI/CTR/2025/1
  • Ages 21-50
  • All Genders

Study Summary

This study is a randomised control trial and the purpose of this study is to compare the effects of Sub-maximal Voluntary Isometric Training vs Eccentric Training in Management of De Quervain Tenosynovitis

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients having history of pain, tenderness in thumb region from 3 weeks or more

  • Age 21-50

  • Both genders

  • Individuals meeting the diagnostic criteria i.e.

  • A score of 3 or more out of 7 on De Quervain screening tool.

  • Positive Wrist hyperflexion and abduction of thumb (WHAT) test

  • Positive Finkelstein's / Eichhoff's test

Exclusion

Exclusion criteria:

  • Diagnosed cases of Osteoarthritis of 1st CMC joint and Rheumatoid arthritis

  • C6 cervical radiculopathy

  • Any systemic inflammatory condition like septic arthritis

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Complex regional pain syndrome

  • Previous surgery impacting the first extensor compartment of the wrist

  • Corticosteroid injection in the radial wrist region within 3 months of enrolmentinto the study

  • If patient had undergone isometric thumb exercises or any strengthening protocollasting greater than 2 weeks for the management of their current episode of deQuervain's syndrome

Study Design

Total Participants: 58
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Eccentric training for thumb muscles
Phase:
Study Start date:
July 18, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
June 20, 2025

Study Description

Participants will be recruited into their respective groups using a coin toss method. De Quervain Tenosynovitis will be assessed using the following tests:

  1. Wrist hyperflexion and abduction of thumb (WHAT) test

  2. Finkelstein's / Eichhoff's test

  3. De Quervain Screening Tool

Connect with a study center

  • Foundation University College of Physcial Therapy

    Rawalpindi, Punjab 46000
    Pakistan

    Active - Recruiting

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