Tiny beads could unfreeze shoulders in new trial
NCT ID NCT07336849
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a procedure called transcatheter arterial embolization for people with frozen shoulder that hasn't improved with standard treatments like physical therapy or painkillers. Doctors will inject tiny beads into blood vessels in the shoulder to block them, which may reduce pain and improve movement. The trial involves 44 adults aged 19 to 85 and will measure pain levels and range of motion over time.
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Conditions
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Chung-Ang Univerisity Hospital
RECRUITINGSeoul, 06973, South Korea
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