Frozen shoulder surgery: are nerves at risk? new study investigates.
NCT ID NCT07495306
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a specific type of frozen shoulder surgery (360° capsular release) affects nearby nerves. Fifteen adults who need surgery will have nerve tests before and 12 weeks after the operation. The goal is to see if the surgery is safe for nerves and to provide better information for doctors and patients.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 15 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population will consist of adult patients diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) who do not respond to conservative treatment and are scheduled to undergo arthroscopic capsular release surgery. Patients will be recruited from the orthopedic and traumatology clinics of Acibadem University Hospital. All participants will be between 21 and 70 years of age and will undergo standard clinical evaluation and electrophysiological assessment as part of the study protocol.
- Ages
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21 to 70 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 21 and 70 years * Diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) * Persistent symptoms despite conservative treatment (e.g., physical therapy, medication, or intra-articular injections) * Planned arthroscopic capsular release surgery * Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Known peripheral neuropathy * Previous brachial plexus injury * History of ipsilateral shoulder neurovascular surgery * Previous proximal brachial plexus surgery * Coagulation disorders * Active infection * Pregnancy
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Hospital
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Istanbul, 34752, Turkey (Türkiye)
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