Trigger Finger Treatment Study: Cortisone Injection with or without a Night Splint

This study is looking at how well a night splint (Oval-8® Orthosis) works when used after a cortisone injection for trigger finger. Trigger finger (stenosing flexor tenosynovitis) is a condition where a finger gets stuck in a bent position. Some participants will receive a cortisone injection and wear the Oval-8® Orthosis at night, while others will only receive the cortisone injection and move their fingers normally. The researchers want to see if the night splint helps improve pain and finger function more than the injection alone. You might be able to join if you are 18 or older and have trigger finger. The study aims to enroll 146 people, but its current status is unclear.

Study design
This is an interventional study comparing two groups: one receiving a cortisone injection and a night splint, and another receiving only a cortisone injection. It plans to enroll 146 participants.
What's involved
Participants will receive a cortisone injection. If in the experimental group, you will also receive an Oval-8® Orthosis and instructions for night use.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
Your trigger finger symptoms will be checked at 6 weeks and 12 weeks after the injection.

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NCT05837286

Conservative Treatment of Trigger Finger

Recruiting
NAAges 18+InterventionalTreatment
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
~146 participants
Updated 2026-03-27 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Oval-8 ® OrthosisCortisone injection only

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 2 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Resolution of Trigger Finger Symptoms
Measured over 6 Weeks
+1 more outcome measured
Hand Injuries
Trigger Finger
2 sites across 1 states
California2
  • Meghan McCullough, MD · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Individuals 18 years old or older are included
Patients with trigger finger, aka stenosing flexor tenosynovitis
Status post receiving cortisone injection of the affected digit(s)

Exclusion

Any records flagged with break the glass or research opt out
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Patients with a history of traumatic injury to the hand
Cognitive or behavioral problems which would preclude informed consent
Unable to speak and understand English
  • Resolution of Trigger Finger Symptoms6 Weeks

    Questionnaire used to determine resolution of Trigger Finger Symptoms

  • Resolution of Trigger Finger Symptoms12 Weeks

    Questionnaire used to determine resolution of Trigger Finger Symptoms