Frozen shoulder study reveals hidden role of movement fear
NCT ID NCT07534527
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 60 people with frozen shoulder to understand how fear of movement (kinesiophobia) relates to pain, stiffness, and daily life. Participants had their shoulder motion measured and filled out questionnaires. The goal was to see if this fear makes symptoms worse, which could help guide future treatments.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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60 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Apr 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Outpatient clinic of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Medicine in Konya
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years * Clinical diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis according to Vermeulen criteria, defined as ≥50% loss of passive range of motion in at least one of the following planes compared to the contralateral side: abduction, flexion, or external rotation in abduction * Ability to understand and complete questionnaires Exclusion Criteria * Presence of other orthopedic, rheumatologic, neurological, or malignant conditions affecting the shoulder * History of shoulder trauma, fracture, dislocation, or surgery * Full-thickness rotator cuff tear (e.g., positive drop arm test, significant weakness) * Cervical radiculopathy or thoracic outlet syndrome * Receipt of intra-articular injection, physical therapy, or other shoulder treatments within the previous 6 months * Cognitive impairment or psychiatric/neurological disorders affecting comprehension
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Necmettin Erbakan University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Konya, Meram, 42110, Turkey (Türkiye)
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