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Ultrasound-Guided Intra-Articular vs Gluteal Intramuscular Corticosteroid Injection for Frozen Shoulder
Led by Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University · Updated on 2026-02-25
528
Participants Needed
9
Research Sites
253 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a gluteal muscle injection of compound betamethasone is as effective as an ultrasound-guided intra-articular injection in treating frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) in adults aged 18 to 65. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is gluteal injection as effective as ultrasound-guided intra-articular injection for improving shoulder function and reducing pain? * What are the side effects of each treatment method? Researchers will compare these two injection methods. Participants will: * Receive one injection at baseline and will be followed up for 12 weeks * Complete shoulder function assessments * Perform home rehabilitation exercises
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Ultrasound-Guided Intra-Articular vs Gluteal Intramuscular Corticosteroid Injection for Frozen Shoulder
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Symptom duration of 9 months or less with clinically diagnosed unilateral primary frozen shoulder, including diabetes-associated cases
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Worst shoulder pain in the past 24 hours rated 4 or higher on a 0 to 10 scale
- Passive shoulder movement limited by 30 degrees or more in at least two of these directions: forward flexion, abduction, external rotation
- X-rays exclude other shoulder problems such as osteoarthritis, calcific tendinopathy, dislocation, or structural abnormalities
You will not qualify if you...
- Secondary frozen shoulder caused by thyroid disease, cardiovascular disease, stroke, radiotherapy, prior neurosurgical or breast surgery, or major shoulder trauma
- Confirmed or suspected full-thickness or massive rotator cuff tear causing functional pseudoparalysis
- Local infection in the affected shoulder or any reason not to have shoulder injections
- Contraindications to corticosteroids, such as poorly controlled diabetes or systemic infection
- Prior shoulder surgery or manipulation for frozen shoulder on the affected side
- Corticosteroid treatment by any route within the past 3 months
- Need for long-term or intermittent corticosteroids for other conditions
- Bilateral frozen shoulder or ongoing issues with the other shoulder
- Conditions seriously affecting upper limb function or ability to do rehabilitation exercises
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Unable to follow study procedures due to cognitive issues
- Not living in the region served by the study hospitals
- Involved in compensation claims or ongoing legal disputes related to injury
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 9 locations
1
Yangpu District Central Hospital of Shanghai
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China, 200082
Not Yet Recruiting
2
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310000
Not Yet Recruiting
3
Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310009
Actively Recruiting
4
The First People's Hospital of Linping District, Hangzhou
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 311199
Not Yet Recruiting
5
Huzhou Central Hospital
Huzhou, Zhejiang, China, 313000
Not Yet Recruiting
6
Pujiang People's Hospital
Jinhua, Zhejiang, China, 322200
Not Yet Recruiting
7
First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University
Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, 315020
Not Yet Recruiting
8
Xiangshan County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Healthcare Group
Ningbo, Zhejiang, China, 315799
Not Yet Recruiting
9
Shengzhou People's Hospital
Shanhu, Zhejiang, China, 312400
Not Yet Recruiting
Research Team
B
Bin Han, Medical Doctor
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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