Could menopause and blood sugar be tied to frozen shoulder? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07603089
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will explore if menopause and blood sugar levels are linked to frozen shoulder in women. Researchers will survey women who have had frozen shoulder and closely monitor a smaller group of perimenopausal women with and without the condition. The goal is to understand why women are more affected and pave the way for new treatments.
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- Participants
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About 340 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Part 1: Any woman over 18 years of age with a current or previous history of frozen shoulder Part 2: Perimenopausal women with recent diagnosis of primary frozen shoulder and matched controls
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Part 1 Inclusion criteria: • Any women \> 18 years with a history of frozen shoulder diagnosed by a clinician Exclusion criteria: • Any women without a clear previous diagnosis of frozen shoulder Part 2: Inclusion criteria: * Perimenopausal women (self-assessment) * Aged 40-60 years * Diagnosed with FS within the last 12 months OR * Matched controls (women aged 40-60 years without FS). Exclusion criteria: * Diabetes mellitus, * Thyroid dysfunction, * Secondary FS (e.g. posttraumatic), * Use of medications influencing hormonal or metabolic parameters (e.g. hormone replacement therapy \[HRT\].
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