Simple exercise may ease frozen shoulder pain
NCT ID NCT06845189
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether modified robbery exercises can help people with frozen shoulder who also have abnormal shoulder blade movement. About 63 adults aged 35 to 55 with shoulder pain for at least 3 months will be assigned to either the exercise group or a control group. Researchers will measure pain, movement, muscle strength, and function over 6 weeks to see if the exercises provide relief.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 63 people
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- Started
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Feb 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
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- 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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35 to 55 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients of both genders * Patients of age 35 to 55 years * Modified Lateral Scapular Slide Test score \> 1.4 cm * Pain on VAS ≥4 out of 10. * Pain in the shoulder for at least 3 months * Diagnosed unilateral frozen shoulder * Limited Scapular upward rotation, Capsular pattern (more limited external rotation than abduction), * Scapular dispositioning and visible Inferior medial border prominence. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with frozen shoulders having less than 90 degrees of flexion and abduction. * Participants with cervical radicular pain * Pregnant females * Presence of red flags to the treatment * History of recent trauma to the spine or the shoulder complex. * History of recent shoulder surgery * Any neurological deficit i.e winged scapula * Other pathologies like cervical myelopathy and prolapsed cervical disc. * Known cases of neurological, radiculopathy, and inflammatory diseases. * Having spinal deformities such as scoliosis or kyphosis. * Vestibular or respiratory disorder, Auditory or cognitive impairment * Taking medication that may affect the balance and coordination.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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School of Allied Health Sciences, CMH Lahore Medical College & Institute of Dentistry
Lahore, Punjab Province, 54810, Pakistan
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