Shockwave therapy shows promise for frozen shoulder relief
NCT ID NCT07325318
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested different doses of shockwave therapy in 48 adults with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). Participants received focused shockwaves to the shoulder, and researchers measured changes in range of motion and shoulder function. The goal was to find the most effective dose for improving movement and reducing stiffness.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy (device)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help identify the best shockwave dose to improve shoulder movement and reduce pain in people with frozen shoulder.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 48 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the therapy might not work better than other treatments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu Branch
Hsinchu, 300195, Taiwan
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