3-D mobilization technique for treating frozen shoulder
Effect of 3-Dimensional Shoulder Complex Pain Alignment (3-D SPA) Mobilization on Frozen Shoulder.
This study is testing a new 3-D mobilization technique to see if it can help people with frozen shoulder move their shoulder better and feel less pain compared to standard treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rawalpindi, Punjab Province) |
| Trial ID | NCT06530602 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of a novel 3-Dimensional Shoulder Complex Pain Alignment (3-D SPA) mobilization technique in improving shoulder mobility in patients with frozen shoulder. The study involves a randomized control trial with 36 participants, where one group receives the 3-D SPA mobilization along with conventional therapy, while the other group receives standard shoulder mobilization with conventional therapy. The aim is to alleviate pain, reduce muscle tightness, and enhance the range of motion by addressing restrictions in all three planes of movement. Data will be analyzed using SPSS 27 to assess the outcomes of the interventions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are female patients aged 35 to 65 years with unilateral frozen shoulder and marked loss of shoulder mobility.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological disorders, recent corticosteroid injections, or other upper extremity conditions like fractures or tumors may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the quality of life for patients suffering from frozen shoulder by enhancing their mobility and reducing pain.
How similar studies have performed: While the 3-D SPA technique is novel and has not been previously tested, other mobilization techniques have shown success in improving outcomes for frozen shoulder.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Local shoulder pain, often present either above the antero-medial and Lateral aspect of the shoulder. * Stage II\& III unilateral frozen shoulder Symptoms. * Marked loss Of AROM \& PROM with at least 50%loss of external rotation. * Positive Apley's Scratch test. Exclusion Criteria: * Radiculopathy. * Thoracic-outlet syndrome. * Fractures and tumors of the upper extremity. * Neurological disorders causing muscle weakness in the shoulder. * Corticosteroid injection for frozen shoulder in last 3 months.
Where this trial is running
Rawalpindi, Punjab Province
- Railway General Hospital — Rawalpindi, Punjab Province, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Madiha Ali, MSOMPT — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Madiha Ali, MSOMPT
- Email: madiha.ali@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: 0331-3360064
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.