Comparing shock wave therapy and low-level laser therapy for diabetic frozen shoulder patients
Effectiveness of Shock Wave Therapy Versus Low Level Lazer Therapy in Diabetic
This study tests whether shock wave therapy or low-level laser therapy can help people with diabetes who have frozen shoulder feel better and move their shoulder more easily.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 45 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | South Valley University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cairo) |
| Trial ID | NCT05967923 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of shock wave therapy versus low-level laser therapy in patients suffering from frozen shoulder as a complication of diabetes. Patients aged 45 to 60 will be randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups, which include shock wave therapy, low-level laser therapy, and a routine physical therapy program. The study will take place at outpatient clinics of Qena University Hospitals, focusing on the improvement of shoulder mobility and pain relief in diabetic patients. The randomization ensures unbiased results regarding the efficacy of the different therapeutic approaches.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are diabetic patients aged 45 to 60 years who are experiencing frozen shoulder.
Not a fit: Patients with uncontrolled hypertension, those sensitive to shock wave or laser treatments, or those with infectious skin diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective treatment options for improving shoulder mobility and reducing pain in diabetic patients with frozen shoulder.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on shock wave and laser therapies separately, this specific comparison in diabetic frozen shoulder patients is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients with diabetes mellitus. * patients with frozen shoulder due to diabetes mellitus. * patients age ranged between 45 and 60 years old. * cooperative patients. Exclusion Criteria: * patients with un-controlled hypertension. * patients sensetive to shock wave or lazer irradiation. * Patients with infectious skin diseases. * un-cooperative patients.
Where this trial is running
Cairo
- Shymaa yussuf abo zaid — Cairo, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Shymaa Yussuf Abo zaid
- Email: shaymaayoussef397@gmail.com
- Phone: 01010941685
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.