Laughing gas may help frozen shoulder patients move better

NCT ID NCT01087229

First seen Nov 17, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 28 times

Summary

This study looked at whether breathing a mix of oxygen and nitrous oxide (sometimes called laughing gas) during physical therapy helps people with frozen shoulder. 75 adults with frozen shoulder took part. The goal was to see if the gas reduces pain and improves shoulder movement compared to therapy without it.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Lapeyronie

    Montpellier, 34295, France

  • CHU de Clermont Ferrand

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63118, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes

    Nîmes, Gard, 30029, France

  • Centre Hélio Marin

    Vallauris, 06223, France

  • Unité Rééducation Réadaptation Locomotrice

    Le Grau-du-Roi, Gard, 30240, France

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