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New study tests simple exercises to ease frozen shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT07403409

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

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

Summary

This study tested two physical therapy techniques—repeated contractions and hold-relax—on 66 people with frozen shoulder (stage 2). The goal was to see which method better reduces pain, improves range of motion, and eases disability. Participants did scapular exercises in diagonal patterns, and researchers measured pain and function before and after treatment.

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Active substance
Physical therapy techniques (repeated contraction facilitation and hold-relax)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a more effective physical therapy approach for reducing pain and improving shoulder movement in people with frozen shoulder.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation, so results may not apply to all patients. The techniques are non-invasive but may not work for everyone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

66 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

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: * Diagnosed stage 2 of Adhesive Capsulitis (\>4-12 months) * Difficulties in 2 or more movements: external rotation, abduction, flexion or internal rotation presenting limitation of more than 30 degrees * Patients having diagnosed Diabetes Mellitus type 2 * Capsular pattern of restriction * Unilateral involvement of the shoulder * Patients who are not taking any pain killer Exclusion Criteria: * Surgical history of affected shoulder * History of trauma or fracture in affected shoulder * Cervical neuropathy or any other disorders of cervical spine, elbow and wrist * Any Neurological disorders such as stroke or parkinsonism * Any systemic disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and malignancies in shoulder region * Intra-articular injection * Open wound or skin infection * Manipulation under anesthesia * Recurrent dislocation or subluxation * Shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff tear, or tendon calcification

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Conditions

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bursitis

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Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Rasool Medical Complex Gujrat

    Dhok Gujra, Punjab Province, 50700, Pakistan

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