Laser or muscle work: which eases frozen shoulder in diabetes?

NCT ID NCT07161622

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Lahore Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether low-level laser therapy or muscle energy techniques work better for reducing pain and improving shoulder movement in people with type 2 diabetes who have frozen shoulder. Thirty-six adults aged 18 to 65 will receive one of the two treatments plus standard care over eight weeks. The goal is to help doctors choose the best non-drug approach for this common diabetes complication.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) and muscle energy techniques
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a clearer choice between two non-drug therapies for managing frozen shoulder in people with diabetes, potentially improving pain and mobility without medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 36 participants and no blinding, so results may not apply broadly. The therapies may show only modest benefits or no clear difference between them.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bursitis diabetes mellitus frozen shoulder type 2 diabetes mellitus

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FROZEN SHOULDER

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