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Adhesive Capsulitis clinical trials and research

• 22Clinical trials
• 9Countries

Newest Adhesive Capsulitis clinical trials

All recruiting trials (22)

• Niel-Asher Technique vs Bowen Technique for Frozen Shoulder

  This trial tests whether two manual therapy methods differ in reducing shoulder pain and improving motion for people with frozen shoulder aged 40–60.

  Recruiting Foundation University Islamabad · Islamabad, Punjab Province · NCT07856173

• Maitland mobilization with and without stroking release for frozen shoulder

  This trial tests whether adding a stroking release technique to Maitland mobilization helps people aged 40–60 with stage 2–3 frozen shoulder improve shoulder movement and reduce pain.

  Recruiting Riphah International University · Lahore · NCT07854288

• Additional effects of thoracic mobilization versus manipulation with standard physical therapy in adhesive capsulitis

  This study tests whether adding thoracic manipulation or thoracic mobilization to standard physical therapy helps people with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder).

  Recruiting Foundation University Islamabad · Islamabad, Punjab Province · NCT07838610

• Spinal and Kaltenborn mobilization for a stiff shoulder (frozen shoulder)

  A randomized trial tests spinal mobilization with arm movement and Kaltenborn mobilization to see if they reduce pain and improve motion and function in people with adhesive capsulitis.

  Recruiting at 2 sites Riphah International University · Lahore, Punjab Province and 1 other locations · NCT07724691

• Shoulder Frozen Shoulder: TAME vs Corticosteroid Injection

  This study tests whether transcatheter arterial microembolization (TAME) works better than corticosteroid injections for people with frozen shoulder.

  Recruiting Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital · Taipei · NCT07696923

• Gong's Mobilization With and Without Niel-Asher Technique for Frozen Shoulder

  This trial tests whether Gong's mobilization alone or with the Niel-Asher trigger-point technique can ease pain, improve shoulder movement, and reduce disability in adults with adhesive capsulitis.

  Recruiting Riphah International University · Lahore, Punjab Province · NCT07628335

• Latissimus dorsi release added to scapular PNF for adhesive capsulitis

  This trial tests whether adding latissimus dorsi myofascial release to scapular PNF helps reduce pain and improve motion and function in people with stage II frozen shoulder.

  Recruiting Ibadat International University, Islamabad · Islamabad, Punjab Province · NCT07588087

• Gong's mobilization versus PNF for frozen shoulder

  This study will test whether adding Gong's mobilization or PNF to usual therapy helps women aged 40–60 with frozen shoulder reduce pain and improve shoulder movement and daily activities.

  Recruiting Riphah International University · Rawalpindi, Punjab Province · NCT07576127

• Electrophysiologic effects of 360° capsular release for frozen shoulder

  We will test whether arthroscopic 360° capsular release causes measurable changes in axillary and musculocutaneous nerve function in adults (21–70) with frozen shoulder who haven't improved with conservative care.

  Recruiting Acibadem University · Istanbul, Istanbul · NCT07495306

• Comparing different NSAIDs plus home exercises for frozen shoulder

  This will test whether taking one of several NSAIDs (diclofenac, meloxicam, or indomethacin) together with home shoulder exercises helps adults aged 18–75 with frozen shoulder and whether pain type changes the benefit.

  Recruiting Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital · Konya, Selçuklu · NCT07493226

• Ultrasound-guided shoulder injections for frozen shoulder

  This tests whether adding ultrasound-guided suprascapular nerve block, with or without a subacromial injection, to a home exercise program reduces pain and improves shoulder function in adults with chronic frozen shoulder.

  Recruiting Konya Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital · Konya, Selçuklu · NCT07493213

• Nunchaku exercise to improve frozen shoulder

  This trial will test whether nunchaku exercises help reduce pain and improve shoulder movement in middle-aged and older adults with frozen shoulder compared with standard shoulder exercises.

  Recruiting Chinese University of Hong Kong · Hong Kong · NCT07486193

• Combining thoracic spine and shoulder joint mobilization for frozen shoulder

  This trial will see if adding thoracic spine mobilization to shoulder (glenohumeral) mobilization helps people aged 40–65 with adhesive capsulitis reduce pain, improve shoulder motion, and regain function.

  Recruiting Foundation University Islamabad · Islamabad, Punjab Province · NCT07328295

• Niel-Asher technique added to sleeper stretch and usual therapy for frozen shoulder

  This trial will test whether adding the Niel-Asher technique to sleeper stretches and conventional physical therapy helps adults with adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) reduce pain, improve shoulder motion, and regain function.

  Recruiting Riphah International University · Islamabad, Punjab Province · NCT07203963

• Perineural injection therapy for frozen shoulder

  This study will test whether perineural injection therapy (5% dextrose) plus physiotherapy helps adults with frozen shoulder have less pain and better shoulder movement than physiotherapy and painkillers alone.

  Recruiting Universiti Teknologi Mara · Kuala Selangor, Selangor · NCT07134010

• Bowen technique versus dynamic soft tissue mobilization for adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)

  This trial will test whether adding Bowen technique or dynamic soft tissue mobilization to routine physical therapy helps reduce pain and improve shoulder movement in diabetic adults aged 50–80 with adhesive capsulitis.

  Recruiting University of Lahore · Lahore, Punjab Province · NCT07047846

• Effect of Mulligan Mobilization Techniques on Frozen Shoulder

  This study is testing whether Mulligan mobilization techniques can help people aged 40 to 60 with frozen shoulder feel less pain and move their shoulder better.

  Recruiting Riphah International University · Multan Khurd, Punjab Province · NCT06985836

• Testing a new injection treatment for frozen shoulder

  This study is testing a new injection treatment for frozen shoulder to see if it can help reduce pain and improve movement for people with this condition.

  Recruiting Phase 2 Macquarie University, Australia · North Ryde, New South Wales · NCT06976671

• Comparing two techniques for treating frozen shoulder

  This study is testing two different treatment methods for frozen shoulder to see which one helps people feel better and move their arms more easily.

  Recruiting Riphah International University · Lahore, Punjab Province · NCT06407817

• Treatment for Frozen Shoulder using Corticosteroid Injection and Nerve Block

  This study is testing whether a combination of a corticosteroid injection and a nerve block can help people with Frozen Shoulder feel less pain and move their shoulder better compared to a fake treatment.

  Recruiting Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel · Brussels · NCT06229964

• Treatment options for early adhesive capsulitis

  This study is testing whether manipulation under anesthesia or supervised home rehabilitation works better for people with early adhesive capsulitis to improve their shoulder movement.

  Recruiting Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine · Hangzhou, Zhejiang · NCT06041282

• Evaluating physical therapy and steroid injections for frozen shoulder treatment

  This study is testing whether combining physical therapy with steroid injections helps people with frozen shoulder feel better compared to just getting steroid injections and waiting to see what happens.

  Recruiting Phase 4 Massachusetts General Hospital · Boston, Massachusetts · NCT02283996

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Quick answers

How many Adhesive Capsulitis clinical trials are recruiting right now?

22, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where are these trials running?

In 9 countries. The most sites are in Pakistan (12 trials), Turkey (Türkiye) (3 trials), Belgium (1 trial), Hong Kong (1 trial), United States (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.

What phases are they in?

Phase 4: 1, Phase 2: 1. Trials with no phase listed are usually device, behavioural or observational studies.

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