Simple shoulder exercises may ease frozen shoulder pain
NCT ID NCT07644884
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests if deltoid strengthening exercises can reduce pain and improve movement in people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). 48 adults aged 40-60 with stage II or III frozen shoulder will do specific isometric exercises targeting the deltoid muscle. Researchers will measure pain, range of motion, muscle strength, and disability before and after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- deltoid strengthening exercises
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce pain and improve shoulder movement for people with frozen shoulder.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 48 participants. The exercises may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to all stages of frozen shoulder.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 48 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Jun 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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40 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * • Both male and female gender * Subjects with age ranging from 40 to 60 years * Subjects with stage II and III adhesive capsulitis Exclusion Criteria: * • Subjects with rotator cuff tears * Subjects with glenohumeral arthritis
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