Could a home device ease frozen shoulder pain?

NCT ID NCT07227662

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether using a home-based electrical stimulation device, along with standard physical therapy, can help reduce pain and improve shoulder function in people with frozen shoulder. Ten adults diagnosed with the condition will use the device at home while continuing their usual clinic therapy. Researchers will measure how easy the device is to use and whether it leads to any improvement in symptoms.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) device
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a convenient home-based option to ease pain and improve shoulder movement for people with frozen shoulder.
What could go wrong: This is a very small early study with only 10 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may be difficult to use at home or may not provide added benefit over usual care.

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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.

SHOULDER ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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