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Can a neck glide unlock a frozen shoulder?

NCT ID NCT07724691

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Summary

This trial compares two hands-on treatments for frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis): spinal mobilization with arm movement (SMWAM) and Kaltenborn mobilization. Both aim to reduce pain, improve range of motion, and ease disability. The study includes 50 adults aged 35–50 with moderate pain and restricted shoulder movement. Researchers will measure pain, mobility, and function to see which approach works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
two manual therapy techniques: spinal mobilization with arm movement (SMWAM) and Kaltenborn mobilization
What this could lead to
If one technique proves more effective, it could offer a better non-surgical option for people with frozen shoulder.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Manual therapy carries a low risk of temporary soreness.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 35-50 years * Both male and female genders * Pain rating 3 to 7 on NPRS for at least 3 months * Idiopathic frozen shoulder * Stage II and III frozen shoulder * Positive Apley's Scratch test * Unilateral frozen shoulder * Frozen shoulder with at least 25% restricted ROM * Presence of global restriction in passive range of motion (PROM) in a capsular pattern (ER \> ABD \> IR) Exclusion Criteria: * Arthritic shoulder * Rotator cuff disease * Post-traumatic stiff shoulder * Post-CABG shoulder-hand syndrome * Post-stroke frozen shoulder * Bilateral frozen shoulder * Complex Regional Pain Syndrome * Any fracture or other injury * Any systemic illness * Any inflammatory disease (Rheumatoid arthritis, gout) * Any neurological disease * Frozen Shoulder secondary to Brachial Plexus Injury, Parkinsonism, Ankylosis, Infection, or Arthroplasty * Tendon calcification

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bursitis frozen shoulder Pain Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Adhesive capsulitis Frozen shoulder Mulligan mobilization Shoulder pain Spinal mobilization

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alfalah Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

  • Jinnah Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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