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Gentle shoulder moves may unfreeze stiff joints

NCT ID NCT07440680

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at whether a technique called gong mobilization, with or without a quick spinal adjustment, can reduce pain and improve movement in people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). Thirty-six adults aged 40 to 60 with stage 2 frozen shoulder took part. They received the treatments three times a week for four weeks, and researchers measured pain, shoulder motion, and disability before and after.

What this could mean

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Active substance
gong mobilization and thoracic manipulation
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug therapy to ease pain and improve shoulder movement in people with frozen shoulder.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The techniques are manual therapies and effects can vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

36 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

40 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 40 and 60 years * Both male and female * Clinically diagnosed with stage 2 frozen shoulder * Hypomobility of the thoracic spine * Unilateral or bilateral frozen shoulder with pain lasting for more than 3 month * Shoulder ROM limited with a flexion \<165°, abduction \<150°, or external rotation \<45°, restricted capsular pattern . * Positive shoulder shrug sign Exclusion Criteria: * Shoulder Arthritis * Thoracic outlet syndrome * Metabolic bone disease in the shoulder * Neoplastic bone disease in the shoulder * Osteoporosis and Osteomyelitis * Arm fracture, torn ligament around the shoulder joint, and shoulder surgery * Rheumatoid arthritis

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bursitis frozen shoulder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Adhesive capsulitis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hassan Medical Clinic

    Kasur, Punjab Province, 55030, Pakistan

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