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Effect Of Shock Waves Therapy On Post Natal De Quarvain Tenosynovitis

7. november 2026 oppdatert av: Mai Kamel Anwar, Cairo University

This randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effect of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on pain, wrist and thumb range of motion, and upper limb function in postpartum women with De Quervain's tenosynovitis.

Studieoversikt

Status

Har ikke rekruttert ennå

Forhold

Intervensjon / Behandling

Detaljert beskrivelse

De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a musculoskeletal condition affecting the abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis tendons within the first dorsal compartment of the wrist. It is associated with pain, tenderness, restricted thumb and wrist movement, and difficulty performing daily activities. Postpartum women may be particularly affected because of repetitive wrist and thumb movements associated with infant care.

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment modality being investigated for its potential effects on pain reduction and functional recovery in musculoskeletal disorders.

This study is designed as a prospective randomized controlled trial involving 40 postpartum women diagnosed with De Quervain's tenosynovitis. Participants will be randomly allocated into two equal groups of 20 women each.

The study group will receive extracorporeal shock wave therapy combined with a therapeutic exercise program consisting of tendon gliding, stretching, and strengthening exercises.

The control group will receive the same therapeutic exercise program without shock wave therapy.

Outcome assessments will be conducted before and after the treatment period. Pain intensity will be evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), wrist and thumb range of motion will be measured using a goniometer, and upper limb function will be assessed using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire.

The study will compare changes within and between the two groups to evaluate the additional effect of shock wave therapy on pain, range of motion, and upper limb function in postpartum women with De Quervain's tenosynovitis.

Studietype

Intervensjonell

Registrering (Antatt)

40

Fase

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Kontakter og plasseringer

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Studiekontakt

Studer Kontakt Backup

  • Navn: Elham Shahat Hassan, PhD

Studiesteder

      • Giza, Egypt
        • Kasr El Ainy University Hospital
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Deltakelseskriterier

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Kvalifikasjonskriterier

Alder som er kvalifisert for studier

25 år til 35 år (Voksen)

Tar imot friske frivillige

Nei

Kjønn som er kvalifisert for studier

Hunn

Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Women in the postpartum period of > 6 months following labor
  2. Age: Between 25 and 35 years old.
  3. Body mass index: Between 25-30 kg / m2
  4. Diagnosis: Clinically diagnosed with De Quervain tenosynovitis by an orthopedic specialist or confirmed through clinical evaluation.
  5. Pain Severity: Presenting with moderate to severe pain (≥ 4 on the Visual Analogue Scale).
  6. Obstetric History: Multipara women (Cesarean section or normal labor)
  7. Stage of Condition Chronic stage: symptoms > 6 weeks

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Previous Surgery: History of surgical intervention on the affected wrist or thumb.
  2. Skin Conditions: Open wounds, infections, or dermatological diseases at the application site that may interfere with shockwave therapy.
  3. Pregnancy: Pregnant or lactating women.
  4. Medication Use: Currently taking systemic corticosteroids, anticoagulants, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that may influence study outcomes.
  5. Pacemaker or Metal Implants: Presence of a cardiac pacemaker or metal implants near the treatment area.
  6. Other Physiotherapy: Receiving concurrent physiotherapy treatment for the same condition during the study period.
  7. Non-compliance: Inability or unwillingness to attend treatment sessions or follow instructions throughout the study duration.

Studieplan

Denne delen gir detaljer om studieplanen, inkludert hvordan studien er utformet og hva studien måler.

Hvordan er studiet utformet?

Designdetaljer

  • Primært formål: Behandling
  • Tildeling: Randomisert
  • Intervensjonsmodell: Parallell tildeling
  • Masking: Enkelt

Våpen og intervensjoner

Deltakergruppe / Arm
Intervensjon / Behandling
Eksperimentell: Shock Wave Therapy + Therapeutic Exercises

Twenty postpartum women with De Quervain's tenosynovitis will receive extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in addition to a therapeutic exercise program consisting of tendon gliding, stretching, and strengthening exercises. The exercise program will be performed for 30 minutes daily over four weeks.

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy will be applied to the affected first dorsal compartment of the wrist using a radial shock wave device. Treatment parameters will include 1,000 impulses per session, with frequencies ranging from 18 to 21 Hz and pressure settings ranging from 1.4 to 1.8 bar, according to the study protocol.

Andre navn:
  • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)

A structured therapeutic exercise program consisting of tendon gliding, stretching, active range-of-motion exercises, and progressive strengthening exercises targeting the wrist and thumb. Exercises will be performed for 30 minutes daily over four weeks, according to participants' tolerance.

Aktiv komparator: Therapeutic Exercises

Twenty postpartum women with De Quervain's tenosynovitis will receive a therapeutic exercise program consisting of tendon gliding, stretching, and strengthening exercises for 30 minutes daily over four weeks, without shock wave therapy.

A structured therapeutic exercise program consisting of tendon gliding, stretching, active range-of-motion exercises, and progressive strengthening exercises targeting the wrist and thumb. Exercises will be performed for 30 minutes daily over four weeks, according to participants' tolerance.

Hva måler studien?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Pain Intensity Measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Tidsramme: 4 weeks

Pain intensity will be measured using a 10-cm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (worst imaginable pain). Lower scores indicate less pain. Changes in pain intensity will be compared between the study and control groups.

4 weeks

Sekundære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Wrist Flexion Range of Motion
Tidsramme: 4 weeks

Change in active wrist flexion range of motion, measured in degrees using a universal goniometer. The change will be calculated as the post-treatment measurement minus the baseline measurement.

4 weeks
Wrist Extension Range of Motion
Tidsramme: 4 weeks

Change in active wrist extension range of motion, measured in degrees using a universal goniometer. The change will be calculated as the post-treatment measurement minus the baseline measurement.

4 weeks
Wrist Radial Deviation Range of Motion
Tidsramme: 4 weeks

Change in active wrist radial deviation range of motion, measured in degrees using a universal goniometer. The change will be calculated as the post-treatment measurement minus the baseline measurement.

4 weeks
Wrist Ulnar Deviation Range of Motion
Tidsramme: 4 weeks

Change in active wrist ulnar deviation range of motion, measured in degrees using a universal goniometer. The change will be calculated as the post-treatment measurement minus the baseline measurement.

4 weeks
Thumb Flexion Range of Motion
Tidsramme: 4 weeks

Change in active thumb flexion range of motion, measured in degrees using a universal goniometer. The change will be calculated as the post-treatment measurement minus the baseline measurement.

4 weeks
Thumb Extension Range of Motion
Tidsramme: 4 weeks

Change in active thumb extension range of motion, measured in degrees using a universal goniometer. The change will be calculated as the post-treatment measurement minus the baseline measurement.

4 weeks
Thumb Abduction Range of Motion
Tidsramme: 4 weeks

Change in active thumb abduction range of motion, measured in degrees using a universal goniometer. The change will be calculated as the post-treatment measurement minus the baseline measurement.

4 weeks
Thumb Adduction Range of Motion
Tidsramme: 4 weeks

Change in active thumb adduction range of motion, measured in degrees using a universal goniometer. The change will be calculated as the post-treatment measurement minus the baseline measurement.

4 weeks
Upper Limb Disability Measured by DASH Questionnaire
Tidsramme: 4 weeks

Upper limb function and disability will be assessed using the 30-item Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. The total score ranges from 0 (no disability) to 100 (maximum disability). Lower scores indicate better upper limb function.

4 weeks

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Sponsor

Etterforskere

  • Studiestol: Hala Mohamed Hanafy, PhD, Professor, Cairo University
  • Studieleder: Sameh Hussien Samir, PhD, Professor, National Research Centre
  • Studieleder: Elham Shahat Hassan, PhD, Ass. Professor, Cairo University

Studierekorddatoer

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Studer hoveddatoer

Studiestart (Antatt)

20. november 2026

Primær fullføring (Antatt)

20. januar 2027

Studiet fullført (Antatt)

31. januar 2027

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først innsendt

7. november 2026

Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

7. november 2026

Først lagt ut (Faktiske)

13. november 2026

Oppdateringer av studieposter

Sist oppdatering lagt ut (Faktiske)

13. november 2026

Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

7. november 2026

Sist bekreftet

1. november 2026

Mer informasjon

Begreper knyttet til denne studien

Andre studie-ID-numre

  • P.T.REC/012/006319

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