Precision injection showdown: which spot stops frozen shoulder pain best?

NCT ID NCT07710651

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This trial tests two ways to deliver a steroid injection for adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder — a condition that causes pain and stiffness. One method injects into the shoulder joint, the other into the tissue around it, both guided by ultrasound. Researchers want to see which approach better reduces pain and improves movement in daily life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: betamethasone combined with lidocaine, given as an ultrasound-guided injection
What this could lead to: If one technique proves superior, it could become the preferred standard for treating frozen shoulder, offering faster pain relief and better shoulder function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Steroid injections carry risks like infection or tendon damage, and the benefit may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bursitis frozen shoulder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS CORTICOSTEROID INJECTION

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Locations

Istanbul University- Cerrahpasa

Istanbul, Fatih, 34093, Turkey (Türkiye)

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