Saline stretch: could a Fluid-Filled injection unfreeze stiff shoulders?
NCT ID NCT06493656
First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two injection treatments for frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). One group receives a standard steroid injection, while the other gets the same steroid plus extra saline to gently stretch the shoulder capsule. Researchers will measure pain, range of motion, and shoulder function over six months to see if the added fluid helps restore movement better than steroid alone.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- corticosteroid injection with or without saline hydrodilatation
- What this could lead to
- If hydrodilatation proves superior, it could become a standard, non-surgical treatment for frozen shoulder, offering better mobility without more invasive procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants. The diluted steroid may provide less pain relief, and results may not apply to all frozen shoulder cases.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Locations
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Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital
Chuncheon, Gangwondo, 700-204, South Korea
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