Microembolization may outlast steroid shots for frozen shoulder
NCT ID NCT07696923
First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two treatments for frozen shoulder: a newer procedure called transcatheter arterial microembolization (TAME) and standard corticosteroid injections. TAME aims to reduce pain by blocking abnormal blood vessels in the shoulder, while steroids work by calming inflammation. The trial enrolls 94 adults with frozen shoulder and tracks pain, mobility, and quality of life over six months to see which approach offers better and longer-lasting relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- transcatheter arterial microembolization (TAME) and corticosteroid injection
- What this could lead to
- If TAME proves superior, it could offer a longer-lasting, non-surgical option for frozen shoulder relief.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial with 94 participants, so results may not apply broadly. TAME carries risks like temporary pain or artery spasm.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei,
Taipei, 111, Taiwan
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