Can a simple injection ease frozen shoulder pain?
NCT ID NCT05983081
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether injecting hyaluronic acid into the shoulder joint could help people with frozen shoulder. 46 participants received either the injections plus physical therapy or physical therapy alone. Researchers measured shoulder movement and disability over 26 weeks to see if the injections provided extra benefit.
What this could mean
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Active substance
hyaluronic acid
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a non-surgical option to improve shoulder movement and reduce disability in people with frozen shoulder.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial with only 46 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be modest or no better than physical therapy alone.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Tri-Service General Hospital
Taipei, Alberta, 114, Taiwan