New study: a simple gluteal shot may be as good as Ultrasound-Guided injection for frozen shoulder
NCT ID NCT07416916
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a corticosteroid injection into the gluteal muscle works as well as an ultrasound-guided injection into the shoulder joint for treating frozen shoulder. About 528 adults aged 18 to 65 with frozen shoulder will receive one injection and be followed for 12 weeks. The goal is to see which method better improves shoulder function and reduces pain, and to compare side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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First Affiliated Hospital of Ningbo University
RECRUITINGNingbo, Zhejiang, 315020, China
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Huzhou Central Hospital
RECRUITINGHuzhou, Zhejiang, 313000, China
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Pujiang People's Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGJinhua, Zhejiang, 322200, China
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Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, 310009, China
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Shengzhou People's Hospital
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGShanhu, Zhejiang, 312400, China
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The First People's Hospital of Linping District, Hangzhou
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, 311199, China
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The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGHangzhou, Zhejiang, 310000, China
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Xiangshan County Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Healthcare Group
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGNingbo, Zhejiang, 315799, China
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Yangpu District Central Hospital of Shanghai
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGShanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200082, China
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