Retraining the brain to unfreeze the shoulder: a promising new therapy?
NCT ID NCT05372497
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding brain-based treatments—like pain education and sensory training—to standard physical therapy helps people with frozen shoulder more than therapy alone. 21 adults with chronic frozen shoulder were split into two groups: one received only conventional physiotherapy, the other got that plus a 4-week central nervous system focused program. The goal was to see if the extra training could reduce pain, improve movement, and change how patients think about their pain.
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Active substance
central nervous system focused therapy (pain education, sensory training, graded motor imagery, mirror therapy) plus conventional physiotherapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a more effective way to reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with frozen shoulder, potentially shortening recovery time.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 21 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added therapy is time-intensive, and benefits over standard care may be modest.
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Istanbul Medipol University Esenler Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, 34230, Turkey (Türkiye)