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App-Based therapy vs. clinic visits: which works better for frozen shoulder?

NCT ID NCT07482111

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compared digital physical therapy (using an app or online guidance) with standard in-person therapy for people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). 40 adults aged 35-55 took part. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain and disability, and which is more cost-effective.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

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Started

Nov 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

35 to 55 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * The study included male and female participants aged 35-55 years who had received a clinical diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis from an orthopedic surgeon or a physical therapist. The study accepted participants who had experienced pain for three months or longer and showed increasing difficulties with both active and passive movements, particularly during external rotation. The participants had to comprehend the DASH and NPRS questionnaires on their own and provide their responses without assistance Exclusion Criteria: * The study excluded participants who had undergone any shoulder surgery or who had experienced any traumatic incident within the past six months or had severe mental health disorders, significant cognitive impairments, systemic inflammatory or neurological conditions that affected their upper limbs, or electronic implants that would be affected by electrical treatment, and diabetes mellitus that was not under control.

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Conditions

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  • UIPT

    Lahore, 54000, Pakistan

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