Effects of scapular mobilization on shoulder pain and proprioception in adhesive capsulitis
Effects of Scapular Mobilization on Shoulder Proprioception and Pain in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis
This study is testing if special shoulder movements can help people with frozen shoulder feel less pain and improve their sense of where their shoulder is in space.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Foundation University Islamabad Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rawalpindi, Punjab) |
| Trial ID | NCT06387537 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how scapular mobilization affects shoulder proprioception and pain levels in patients suffering from adhesive capsulitis, a condition characterized by painful stiffness in the shoulder. The approach involves conventional physical therapy combined with specific scapular mobilization techniques to improve shoulder movement and reduce pain. The study aims to address gaps in current rehabilitation practices by focusing on the relationship between scapular positioning and proprioceptive deficits in this patient population. Participants will be monitored for changes in pain and proprioception over the course of the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals aged 40-65 with nonspecific adhesive capsulitis and chronic shoulder pain lasting more than three months.
Not a fit: Patients with other shoulder joint pathologies, recent surgeries, or neurological disorders are unlikely to benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved rehabilitation strategies for patients with adhesive capsulitis, enhancing their quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there have been studies on various treatments for adhesive capsulitis, the specific effects of scapular mobilization on proprioception in this condition remain largely untested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects with Nonspecific adhesive capsulitis without specific identifiable etiology (i.e. infection, inflammatory disease) * 40-65 years of age both males and females. * Chronic shoulder pain \> 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with other shoulder joint pathologies, such as fractures or dislocations, glenohumeral instability or rotator cuff pathologies in the affected shoulder. * Subjects who have undergone surgery or have experienced an acute trauma to the shoulder. * Individuals with current or history of neurological disorders (such as stroke, Alzheimer's, or Parkinson's), rheumatologic diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis or systemic lupus erythematous), or systemic illnesses (such as thyroid disease).
Where this trial is running
Rawalpindi, Punjab
- Foundation University College of Physical Therapy — Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mubeen Farooq, MS-MSKPT*
- Email: mubeenkayani80@gmail.com
- Phone: +923499205017
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.