New hope for stroke shoulder pain: radiofrequency vs ultrasound
NCT ID NCT07131943
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compared two non-invasive therapies—radiofrequency (TECAR) and ultrasound—for treating shoulder pain in 45 stroke survivors. Participants had shoulder pain for at least 3 months after their stroke. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, and daily function to see which therapy worked better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Radiofrequency (TECAR) therapy and ultrasound therapy
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show that radiofrequency therapy is a better option than ultrasound for easing shoulder pain and improving movement in stroke survivors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It compares two existing treatments, so no breakthrough is expected.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty of Physical Therapy Delta University
Gamasa, Egypt
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