Frozen shoulder patients may get relief by working out the other arm

NCT ID NCT07510737

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Inonu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether cross training—exercising the healthy arm—can improve pain, function, and mobility in people with frozen shoulder, without directly working the painful shoulder. About 38 adults aged 18-65 with unilateral frozen shoulder will be randomly assigned to standard physical therapy or standard therapy plus cross training for eight weeks. The goal is to see if this indirect approach reduces disability and speeds recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: cross training (unilateral resistance exercise on the unaffected side)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a gentler rehab option for frozen shoulder that avoids stressing the painful shoulder.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit of cross training for frozen shoulder is still unproven.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bursitis frozen shoulder

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FROZEN SHOULDER

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