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Can adding muscle release to shoulder mobilization loosen a frozen shoulder?

NCT ID NCT07854288

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Oct 02, 2026 · Last updated Oct 02, 2026

Summary

Frozen shoulder causes pain and stiffness that make daily tasks and sleep difficult. Researchers are testing whether adding a stroking release technique of the rotator cuff muscles to standard Maitland mobilization improves pain, range of motion, and disability. The trial enrolls 44 adults aged 40 to 60 with stage 2 or 3 unilateral frozen shoulder. Both groups receive baseline treatment, and the study compares outcomes using pain scales, a goniometer, and a shoulder disability questionnaire.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Maitland mobilization with and without a stroking release technique of the rotator cuff muscles
What this could lead to
If the combined approach works better, it could give physical therapists a clearer manual therapy plan for easing frozen shoulder pain and stiffness.
What could go wrong
This is a small study of 44 people at one center, so the results may not apply broadly. Manual therapy can cause temporary soreness, and some participants may not improve.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 44 people

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Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 40 to 60 years * Stage 2 and 3 Frozen shoulder * Positive capsular pattern * Positive Apley's scratch test * Unilateral Frozen Shoulder Exclusion Criteria: * Rotator cuff disease * Post CABG * Post stroke frozen shoulder * Fracture of shoulder

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Conditions

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bursitis frozen shoulder yaws

As listed by the trial registrant

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Adhesive capsulitis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Riphah International University

    RECRUITING

    Lahore, 54000, Pakistan

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