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New combo therapy could thaw frozen shoulders faster

NCT ID NCT07356947

Symptom relief Sponsor: Deraya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether combining two manual therapy techniques—Mulligan mobilization and scapular mobilization—can improve shoulder movement and reduce pain in people with frozen shoulder better than standard physiotherapy. Thirty-eight adults aged 30 to 60 with unilateral frozen shoulder will be randomly assigned to either the combo therapy or conventional treatment (hot packs, ultrasound, stretching) for four weeks. The goal is to see if the combo approach leads to greater gains in range of motion and less disability.

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Active substance
Mulligan mobilization technique combined with scapular mobilization
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a more effective physical therapy approach for frozen shoulder, improving mobility and reducing pain without drugs or surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 38 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is non-invasive, but individual responses can vary.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

38 people

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Started

Feb 2026

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Medically stable and willing to provide informed consent to participate in the study. * Age between 30 and 60 years. * Both male and female participants. * Unilateral shoulder involvement with pain and limited active and passive range of motion in lateral rotation, abduction, and internal rotation for more than three months compared with the unaffected side. * Clinically diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). Exclusion Criteria: * History of shoulder surgery. * History of radiotherapy or chemotherapy. * Presence of acute infection in the area to be treated. * History of skin disease. * History of cervical radiculopathy within the past six months. * Secondary adhesive capsulitis, rotator cuff tears, shoulder fractures, or dislocations.

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Conditions

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bursitis frozen shoulder Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder Frozen shoulder Shoulder pain and stiffness

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • faculty of physical therapy, Deraya University

    Minya, Menia Governorate, Egypt

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