Which painkiller works best for frozen shoulder? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07493226

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study is testing whether different types of NSAIDs (like ibuprofen, diclofenac, and meloxicam) work better for specific pain types in people with frozen shoulder. 120 adults with shoulder pain and stiffness will take one of these drugs along with home exercises for two weeks. The goal is to see which drug provides the best pain relief and improvement in movement, and whether the type of pain a person has affects which drug works best.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, etodolac, diclofenac, meloxicam, and lornoxicam
What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors choose the most effective NSAID for each patient's specific pain type, improving pain relief and shoulder function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 120 participants and a short 2-week follow-up. Results may not apply to all patients, and NSAIDs have known side effects like stomach upset.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bursitis frozen shoulder Motor Activity neuralgia Nociplastic Pain Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS FROZEN SHOULDER NEUROPATHIC PAIN NOCIPLASTIC PAIN NSAID (NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG) SHOULDER PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITING

Konya, Selçuklu, 42000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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