Hormone therapy may thaw frozen shoulders faster — a trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07736027
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether adding hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to a standard physiotherapy program improves pain, movement, and function in postmenopausal women with frozen shoulder. Fifty-six women aged 40 to 60 with stage I or II frozen shoulder will receive 12 weeks of supervised physical therapy, with half also taking HRT. The study aims to see if HRT can boost recovery and help personalize treatment for this common condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- hormone replacement therapy (HRT) combined with a standardized physiotherapy program
- What this could lead to
- If HRT enhances recovery, it could point toward a more effective treatment approach for frozen shoulder in postmenopausal women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 56 participants. HRT carries known risks, and any added benefit over physiotherapy alone may be modest or absent.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centro Reformer Pilates Center
Istanbul, Kadikoy, 34710, Turkey (Türkiye)
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