Sugar water injection may ease shoulder pain better than TENS
NCT ID NCT07559058
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new injection treatment called PIT (using a sugar-water solution) against TENS (a mild electrical stimulation device) for people with shoulder pain. Thirty-two adults with ongoing shoulder pain received either PIT or TENS, plus exercises, over two weeks. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain and improves daily function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
Dextrose 5% injection
What this could lead to
If PIT works better than TENS, it could offer a new, simple injection option for easing shoulder pain and improving movement.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 32 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is compared to TENS, not a placebo, so benefits might be modest.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Hasanuddin University Hospital
Makassar, Indonesia