New massage method may ease frozen shoulder pain
NCT ID NCT07203963
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether adding the Niel Asher technique (a type of massage) to standard physical therapy helps people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) feel less pain and move better. About 36 adults aged 40-60 with moderate-stage frozen shoulder will take part. Researchers will measure pain, range of motion, and daily function over the study period.
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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 36 people
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- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Sep 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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40 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 40-60 years * Both Genders: Male and Female * Patient falls under diagnostic criteria for adhesive capsulitis which is Painful and limited active and passive glenohumeral ROM in capsular pattern (external rotation\> abduction\> internal rotation) * Patient diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis by orthopedic or general physician * Patient with phase two and three of adhesive capsulitis based on duration of symptoms * Patients of adhesive capsulitis with presence of trigger points in rotator cuff muscles and deltoid muscle (trigger points present in at least 1 or 2 of these muscles) based on simon and travell's criteria of trigger points diagnosis. Exclusion Criteria: * Spinal Injuries and any other co- morbidity * Any surgery, infection, trauma, pregnancy, fracture and fall * Patient with intra articular steroidal therapy with in last 6 months * Patient unwilling to comply follow up schedule * Patient involvement in another intervention study * Malignancy * Patient with thyroid disorders and RA and Glenohumeral OA * History of previous surgery or manipulation under anesthesia of affected shoulder * Patient with duration of symptoms of less than three months
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shafi International Hospital
RECRUITINGIslamabad, Punjab Province, 46600, Pakistan
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