FROZEN SHOULDER

This study aims to find out if adding physical therapy to standard steroid injections provides better results for frozen shoulder than injections followed by watchful waiting. Researchers will enroll 260 adults with frozen shoulder and randomly assign them to one of these two sta…

This study is testing whether adding ultrasound-guided injections to a home exercise program helps people with chronic, painful frozen shoulder. Researchers will compare two different injection approaches to see which one works better at reducing pain and improving shoulder movem…

This study is testing if a steroid injection in the buttock muscle works as well as a more precise, ultrasound-guided injection directly into the shoulder joint for treating frozen shoulder. Researchers will enroll 528 adults with painful, stiff shoulders to compare how much pain…

This study aims to find out which common over-the-counter painkillers (like diclofenac or meloxicam) work best for adults with frozen shoulder when combined with simple home exercises. Researchers will enroll 120 adults with shoulder pain and stiffness to test different medicatio…

This study is testing a minimally invasive procedure called transcatheter arterial embolization for people with frozen shoulder that hasn't gotten better with standard treatments like physical therapy or medication. Researchers will compare this procedure to standard care in 44 p…

This study is testing whether adding a treatment called extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) helps people with frozen shoulder feel better. All participants will receive standard care, which includes steroid injections and physical therapy. Half will also get the real shock w…

This study is testing whether a gentle electrical stimulation device worn on the ear, combined with physical therapy exercises, can help reduce pain and improve shoulder movement in people with frozen shoulder. Researchers will compare the real device to a fake one to see if it p…

This study is checking if a type of fast, intense exercise called HIIT is a practical and safe option for people with shoulder pain lasting over 3 months. Researchers will enroll 30 people—15 with shoulder pain and 15 without—to see if participants accept this approach and to loo…

This study aims to understand if a specific type of surgery for frozen shoulder affects the nerves around the shoulder. Researchers will perform nerve tests on 15 patients before and 12 weeks after their surgery. The goal is to gather objective data on the safety of the surgical …