DeQuervain's TendinopathyNCT04164303
Conservative Management of DeQuervain's Tendinopathy With an Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Approach Emphasizing First CMC Manipulation: A Retrospective Case Series
An observational study of DeQuervain's Tendinopathy, run by Regis University.
Trial summary
This is a retrospective review of three patients with DeQuervain's Tendinopathy (DQT) that had successful outcomes with a manual therapy focused approach provided by Physical Therapist management. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- DeQuervain's Tendinopathy
- What is being tested?
- Physical Therapist management
- How many people
- 3 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2016to 31 Dec 2017
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients diagnosed with DeQuervain's tendinopathy.
Who may be able to join
- Five or more items present on the DQT screening tool devised by Batteson et al.:
- Pain over the radial styloid
- Tenderness over the dorsal thumb
- Pain with active thumb flexion
- Localized swelling over the thumb
- Positive Finkelsteins test
- Thickening of the tendon sheath of the first dorsal extensor compartment
- Pain with resisted thumb extension.
Who cannot join
- Cardiovascular disorders
- Non-musculoskeletal complaints
- Auto-immune disorders
- Patients who had received previous treatment for their condition
About this study
This is a retrospective review of three patients with DeQuervain's Tendinopathy (DQT) that had successful outcomes with a manual therapy focused approach provided by Physical Therapist management.
Read the detailed description
DeQuervain's tendinopathy (DQT) is a musculoskeletal disorder that limits hand function of affected individuals. Management of DQT can include splinting, activity modification, medications, corticosteroid injections, Physical Therapy, and surgery. There is limited evidence to support the combination of manual therapy and exercise interventions within an Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) approach when managing patients with DQT. Three patients identified with DQT underwent a multi-modal treatment regimen including carpometacarpal (CMC) thrust and non-thrust manipulation, end range radiocarpal mobilization, mobilization with movement (MWM), strengthening exercises, and grip proprioception training. Outcomes were assessed using the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Jamar hand dynamometer grip strength, and the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire. These measures were administered at baseline and discharge.
- Conditions
- DeQuervain's Tendinopathy
- Being tested
- Physical Therapist management
- Keywords
- DeQuervain's tendinopathy, CMC manipulation, Physical Therapy
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Physical Therapist managementOther
Physical Therapist management included joint manipulation, mobilization with movement, strengthening exercises, and grip proprioception training.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change from Baseline Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire at 8 weeks
Quick DASH (0% disability to 100% disability)
Measured: up to 8 weeks
Change from Baseline Numeric Pain Rating Scale at 8 weeks
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (0-10 point scale)
Measured: up to 8 weeks
Change from Baseline Grip strength at 8 weeks
Jamar hand dynamometer Grip strength
Measured: up to 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Nov 2019
- Study start1 Jul 2016
- Primary completion31 Dec 2017
- Study completion31 Dec 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for DeQuervain's TendinopathyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
- Enrolment
- 3 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Regis University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04164303
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 1407911-2
- Status last verified
- Nov 2019
- First submitted
- 18 Jun 2019
- Last updated
- 15 Nov 2019
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Nov 2019. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Conservative Management of DeQuervain's Tendinopathy With an Orthopaedic Manual Therapy Approach Emphasizing First CMC Manipulation: A Retrospective Case Series
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04164303
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 1407911-2
- Conditions
- DeQuervain's Tendinopathy
- Keywords
- DeQuervain's tendinopathy, CMC manipulation, Physical Therapy
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 3 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Regis UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2016 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Dec 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Dec 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Nov 2019 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This is a retrospective review of three patients with DeQuervain's Tendinopathy (DQT) that had successful outcomes with a manual therapy focused approach provided by Physical Therapist management.
Detailed description
DeQuervain's tendinopathy (DQT) is a musculoskeletal disorder that limits hand function of affected individuals. Management of DQT can include splinting, activity modification, medications, corticosteroid injections, Physical Therapy, and surgery. There is limited evidence to support the combination of manual therapy and exercise interventions within an Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy (OMPT) approach when managing patients with DQT. Three patients identified with DQT underwent a multi-modal treatment regimen including carpometacarpal (CMC) thrust and non-thrust manipulation, end range radiocarpal mobilization, mobilization with movement (MWM), strengthening exercises, and grip proprioception training. Outcomes were assessed using the numeric pain rating scale (NPRS), Jamar hand dynamometer grip strength, and the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (Quick DASH) questionnaire. These measures were administered at baseline and discharge.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Retrospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients diagnosed with DeQuervain's tendinopathy.
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- Pain over the radial styloid
- Tenderness over the dorsal thumb
- Pain with active thumb flexion
- Localized swelling over the thumb
- Positive Finkelsteins test
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Cardiovascular disorders
- Non-musculoskeletal complaints
- Auto-immune disorders
- Patients who had received previous treatment for their condition
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist managementPhysical Therapist management included joint manipulation, mobilization with movement, strengthening exercises, and grip proprioception training. | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Change from Baseline Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire at 8 weeks
Time frame: up to 8 weeks
Quick DASH (0% disability to 100% disability)
Change from Baseline Numeric Pain Rating Scale at 8 weeks
Time frame: up to 8 weeks
Numeric Pain Rating Scale (0-10 point scale)
Change from Baseline Grip strength at 8 weeks
Time frame: up to 8 weeks
Jamar hand dynamometer Grip strength
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Nov 2019.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of DeQuervain's Tendinopathy, run by Regis University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Nov 2019. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change from Baseline Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire at 8 weeks (time frame: up to 8 weeks). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 15 Nov 2019; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.