Status:
RECRUITING
Is Adding Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy to Physiotherapy and Corticosteroid Injection Beneficial for Frozen Shoulder
Lead Sponsor:
Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital
Conditions:
Frozen Shoulder
Corticosteroid Injection
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder, is a common clinical problem characterized by pain, loss of both passive and active range of motion (ROM) of glenohumeral joint (GHJ), leads to...
Detailed Description
Intra-articular and subdeltoid bursal corticosteroid injection and physical therapy (PT) are commonly used nonsurgical treatments for frozen shoulder and have shown good benefits. However, because of ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age between 20 to 80 years old;
- shoulder pain for ≥ 1 month;
- \> 30% loss of passive range of motion (ROM) of the affected shoulder in external rotation and/or abduction, comparing with the sound side;
- pain visual analog scale on maximal passive external rotation or abduction \> 4;
- showing willing to receive ESWT, shoulder joint injection, and attend regular physical therapy programs for 8 weeks.
Exclusion
- severe systemic disorders including cancer, stroke, or cardiopulmonary diseases;
- uncontrolled DM;
- rotator cuff tear or calcification of the affected shoulder;
- fracture, dislocation, or arthritis of the shoulder due to rheumatic disorders;
- a history of drug allergy to local anesthetics or corticosteroids;
- pregnancy;
- receiving ESWT, corticosteroid joint or bursa injection of the affected shoulder during the preceding three months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2028
Estimated Enrollment :
94 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06491745
Start Date
August 1 2024
End Date
December 31 2028
Last Update
December 30 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan