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Effect Of Shock Waves Therapy On Post Natal De Quarvain Tenosynovitis

7 de novembro de 2026 atualizado por: 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.

Visão geral do estudo

Status

Ainda não está recrutando

Descrição detalhada

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.

Tipo de estudo

Intervencional

Inscrição (Estimado)

40

Estágio

  • Não aplicável

Contactos e Locais

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Contato de estudo

Estude backup de contato

  • Nome: Elham Shahat Hassan, PhD

Locais de estudo

      • Giza, Egito
        • Kasr El Ainy University Hospital
        • Contato:

Critérios de participação

Os pesquisadores procuram pessoas que se encaixem em uma determinada descrição, chamada de critérios de elegibilidade. Alguns exemplos desses critérios são a condição geral de saúde de uma pessoa ou tratamentos anteriores.

Critérios de elegibilidade

Idades elegíveis para estudo

25 anos a 35 anos (Adulto)

Aceita Voluntários Saudáveis

Não

Gêneros Elegíveis para o Estudo

Fêmea

Descrição

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.

Plano de estudo

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Como o estudo é projetado?

Detalhes do projeto

  • Finalidade Principal: Tratamento
  • Alocação: Randomizado
  • Modelo Intervencional: Atribuição Paralela
  • Mascaramento: Solteiro

Armas e Intervenções

Grupo de Participantes / Braço
Intervenção / Tratamento
Experimental: 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.

Outros nomes:
  • 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.

Comparador Ativo: 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.

O que o estudo está medindo?

Medidas de resultados primários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Pain Intensity Measured by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Prazo: 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

Medidas de resultados secundários

Medida de resultado
Descrição da medida
Prazo
Wrist Flexion Range of Motion
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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
Prazo: 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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Patrocinador

Investigadores

  • Cadeira de estudo: Hala Mohamed Hanafy, PhD, Professor, Cairo University
  • Diretor de estudo: Sameh Hussien Samir, PhD, Professor, National Research Centre
  • Diretor de estudo: Elham Shahat Hassan, PhD, Ass. Professor, Cairo University

Datas de registro do estudo

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Datas Principais do Estudo

Início do estudo (Estimado)

20 de novembro de 2026

Conclusão Primária (Estimado)

20 de janeiro de 2027

Conclusão do estudo (Estimado)

31 de janeiro de 2027

Datas de inscrição no estudo

Enviado pela primeira vez

7 de novembro de 2026

Enviado pela primeira vez que atendeu aos critérios de CQ

7 de novembro de 2026

Primeira postagem (Real)

13 de novembro de 2026

Atualizações de registro de estudo

Última Atualização Postada (Real)

13 de novembro de 2026

Última atualização enviada que atendeu aos critérios de controle de qualidade

7 de novembro de 2026

Última verificação

1 de novembro de 2026

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