Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Shock Wave Therapy as a Treatment Intervention for Frozen Shoulder

Lead Sponsor:

University of Stirling

Conditions:

Shoulder Pain

Adhesive Capsulitis of Shoulder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Adhesive capsulitis (AC) is a debilitating condition that causes global restriction and pain at the glenohumeral joint. Physiotherapy treatment is often first line treatment management. Patients with ...

Detailed Description

Shoulder AC, commonly known as frozen shoulder, is a self-limiting condition that affects three to five percent of the population and up to 20 to 30 percent in persons with diabetes mellitus. Its aeti...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Participants aged 18 years and older.
  • Diagnosis of primary or secondary shoulder AC of a greater than three-month duration.
  • Diagnosis of AC by an orthopaedic consultant or upper limb Advanced Practice Physiotherapist.
  • Participants can attend an outpatient rural physiotherapy department to receive shockwave therapy intervention.
  • They understand English.

Exclusion

  • Participants who have bilateral shoulder pain, capsular tightness, calcific rotator cuff tendinitis, rotator cuff tear (atraumatic or traumatic), previous surgery on the affected shoulder, shoulder fracture, dislocation or subluxation, glenohumeral or acromioclavicular arthritis, malignancy, inflammatory disorders, neuromuscular disorders, presence of severe osteoporosis, pulmonary diseases, implanted pacemaker and pregnancy.
  • They have conditions related to ESWT contraindications (e.g., pregnancy, pacemaker, metal work or joint replacement near the treatment site, blood clotting disorder, use of anti-coagulants, less than six weeks of receiving a steroid injection over treatment site, malignancy, local infection or open wounds, skeletal growth places, under 18 years old).
  • Symptom duration less than 12 weeks.
  • Absent or altered skin sensation.
  • They are unable to give full informed consent.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

March 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

18 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06490172

Start Date

May 1 2025

End Date

March 1 2026

Last Update

December 12 2024

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