New combo therapy eases frozen shoulder pain and stiffness
NCT ID NCT07484386
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding Niel Asher Technique (a type of massage) and scapular clock exercises to standard physical therapy helps people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). 34 adults aged 40-55 took part. The goal was to see if the combo reduced pain, improved movement, and eased daily disability better than standard therapy alone.
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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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34 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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40 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * • Age Group between 40-55 years * Gender: Both Male and Female * Pain Persisted for more than 3 months. * Primary Adhesive Capsulitis Stage II and III * Limited passive range of motion (PROM) with 40% reduction in atleast two of these shoulder movements (flexion, external rotation, internal rotation, and abduction) compared to unaffected side for more than 3 months atleast. * Capsular Pattern +ve * Impingement Tests (Neers Test, Hawkins Kennedy Test) -ve * NPRS score of \>3 to ≤8 of having shoulder pain Exclusion Criteria: * • Patient with systemic disease (Diabetes Mellitus, Thyroid Disorders, RA, Trauma, rotator cuff tears, malignancy, shoulder ligament injuries). * Previous shoulder surgery or Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) * Prior history of shoulder dislocation
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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RC Medical Centre
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54792, Pakistan
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