Frozen shoulder showdown: which therapy works better?

NCT ID NCT07310810

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two treatments for frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis): Mulligan mobilization (a hands-on therapy) and shockwave therapy (sound waves). Sixty adults aged 40-60 with stiff, painful shoulders for at least 3 months will receive one of the treatments for 4 weeks. Researchers will measure pain, range of motion, function, and shoulder tissue thickness using ultrasound.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Mulligan mobilization (a type of manual therapy) and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (a device that delivers sound waves)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could show which therapy is better for reducing pain and improving movement in people with frozen shoulder.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both treatments may offer only temporary relief.

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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

Faculty of Physical Therapy

Giza, 12612, Egypt

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