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Could a simple local anesthetic replace general anesthesia for frozen shoulder treatment?

NCT ID NCT07731646

Symptom relief Sponsor: Izmir Katip Celebi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether a wide-awake local anesthesia technique called WALANT can match the results of general anesthesia for shoulder manipulation in people with frozen shoulder. Adults who have had symptoms for at least six months without improvement are randomly assigned to one of two groups. The main goal is to see if shoulder forward flexion four weeks after the procedure is similar between the two approaches, potentially offering a simpler, outpatient alternative.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Ultrasound-guided WALANT (wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet) procedure
What this could lead to
If WALANT works as well as general anesthesia, it could offer a simpler, outpatient option for frozen shoulder treatment, avoiding the risks and costs of general anesthesia.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 72 participants. WALANT may not provide enough pain relief or range of motion compared to general anesthesia, and individual results may vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

72 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Diagnosis of primary frozen shoulder. * Persistent symptoms despite at least 6 months of conservative treatment. * Frozen shoulder defined by at least one of the following: forward flexion less than 100 degrees, external rotation less than 60 degrees, internal rotation limited such that the dorsum of the hand could not reach above the L5 vertebral level, or at least a 50% reduction in shoulder motion in any plane compared with the unaffected shoulder. * Willingness to provide written informed consent and comply with the study procedures and follow-up schedule. Exclusion Criteria: * Secondary frozen shoulder. * Known allergy to any medication planned for use in the study. * Pregnancy or breastfeeding. * Severe osteoporosis. * Unstable systemic medical condition. * Active infection at the planned intervention site. * Hemiplegia or hemiparesis affecting the involved extremity.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bursitis frozen shoulder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder Frozen shoulder

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Izmir Katip Celebi University Ataturk Training and Research Hospital

    Izmir, İzmir, 35360, Turkey (Türkiye)

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