Comparing ultrasound and fluoroscopy guidance for treating 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 study evaluates the effectiveness of hydrodilatation therapy for adhesive capsulitis, also known as frozen shoulder, using two different guidance methods: ultrasound and fluoroscopy. Patients will receive a suprascapular nerve block in addition to the hydrodilatation procedure. The study will measure outcomes such as joint range of motion, pain levels using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI). The goal is to determine which guidance method provides better pain relief and mobility improvement.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of frozen shoulder disease
* VAS\>5

Exclusion Criteria:

* Other shoulder diseases that may cause shoulder pain (Rotator cuff tear, clavicle fracture, etc.)
* Allergy to local anesthetics
* History of shoulder surgery in the last 12 months
* Pregnancy
* Coagulopathy or antiplatelet use
* The patient has a mental illness that prevents decision-making

Where it's running

• Diskapi Training and Research Hospital
  Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ayse Betul Acar
• Email: betulbozann@gmail.com
• Phone: +905326685180

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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.