Frozen shoulder relief: which stretch works best?

NCT ID NCT07601139

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared two physical therapy techniques—Cyriax capsular stretching and Mulligan mobilization—for people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). Thirty adults aged 30–65 with symptoms lasting over three months took part. Researchers measured pain, shoulder movement, and daily function to see which method worked better.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Cyriax capsular stretching technique and Mulligan mobilization
What this could lead to: If one technique proves better, it could give physical therapists a clearer, more effective option for helping people with frozen shoulder regain motion and reduce pain.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, completed trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both techniques are manual therapies, so individual skill and consistency can affect outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bursitis frozen shoulder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala

Gujranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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