Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 40 to 50

Comparing Gong's and Mulligan Mobilization for Frozen Shoulder

Official title: Effects Of Gong's Versus Mulligan Mobilization On Pain, Range Of Motion, Functional Disability and Quality Of Life In Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis

Run by Riphah International University · NCT06686277 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether Gong's or Mulligan's shoulder mobilization techniques work better for people with frozen shoulder to help reduce pain and improve movement.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages40 Years to 50 Years
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorRiphah International University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 24, 2024
Main results expectedJanuary 24, 2025
Study endsFebruary 24, 2025
Registry record updatedNovember 13, 2024
Trial IDNCT06686277 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are individuals aged 40 to 50 years with unilateral primary frozen shoulder in the frozen phase.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a history of shoulder surgery, recent fractures, or systemic inflammatory conditions may not benefit from this study.

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 aims to compare the effectiveness of Gong's mobilization technique versus Mulligan mobilization technique in patients diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. Conducted at multiple hospitals in Lahore, the study will involve 60 pre-diagnosed patients who will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatment groups. Each group will undergo a structured intervention consisting of three sets of mobilization exercises per week for six weeks, with assessments of pain, functional disability, range of motion, and quality of life conducted before and after the intervention. Data analysis will utilize SPSS software to determine the outcomes of each treatment approach.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide patients with effective treatment options for improving shoulder mobility and reducing pain associated with adhesive capsulitis.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown varying degrees of success with mobilization techniques for adhesive capsulitis, but this specific comparison of Gong's and Mulligan techniques is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 40 to 50 years
* Both male and female
* Pre-diagnosed Unilateral Primary Frozen shoulder patients
* Prediagnosed Stage 3(Frozen phase) patients(27)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with previous surgery in the shoulder joint
* History of recent fracture or severe trauma to the shoulder
* Diagnosed instability or previous history of dislocation
* Systemic inflammatory conditions(e.g.rheumatoid arthritis)

Where it's running

  • Iffat Anwar Medical Complex
    Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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