Adding shock wave therapy to physiotherapy and corticosteroid injection for frozen shoulder

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) as an adjunct treatment for patients with frozen shoulder, alongside corticosteroid injections and physical therapy. The study will recruit 94 participants aged 20 to 80 who have experienced shoulder pain for at least one month and have significant loss of motion. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the ESWT group, receiving four sessions of ESWT, or a SHAM group, receiving minimal energy treatment. The aim is to determine if ESWT can enhance recovery compared to standard treatments alone.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. age between 20 to 80 years old;
2. shoulder pain for ≥ 1 month;
3. \> 30% loss of passive range of motion (ROM) of the affected shoulder in external rotation and/or abduction, comparing with the sound side;
4. pain visual analog scale on maximal passive external rotation or abduction \> 4;
5. showing willing to receive ESWT, shoulder joint injection, and attend regular physical therapy programs for 8 weeks.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. severe systemic disorders including cancer, stroke, or cardiopulmonary diseases;
2. uncontrolled DM;
3. rotator cuff tear or calcification of the affected shoulder;
4. fracture, dislocation, or arthritis of the shoulder due to rheumatic disorders;
5. a history of drug allergy to local anesthetics or corticosteroids;
6. pregnancy;
7. receiving ESWT, corticosteroid joint or bursa injection of the affected shoulder during the preceding three months

Where it's running

• Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital
  Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Lin-Fen Hsieh — Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital
• Study coordinator: Lin-Fen Hsieh
• Email: M001026@ms.skh.org.tw
• Phone: +886-28332211

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.