Evaluating robotic training for shoulder adhesive capsulitis
Robotic Training in the Management of Adhesive Capsulitis: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if robotic training can help adults with shoulder pain and movement issues recover better than regular rehab methods.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Mohammed V Souissi University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Rabat) |
| Trial ID | NCT06766448 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of robotic training compared to conventional rehabilitation methods for patients suffering from adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. It focuses on enhancing patient autonomy through innovative rehabilitation techniques that incorporate robotics and virtual reality. The study will involve patients over 18 years of age who experience shoulder pain or movement limitations, and will exclude those with certain medical histories that could affect outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 with adhesive capsulitis, either idiopathic or associated with systemic diseases like diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments, recent shoulder surgeries, or other specified shoulder conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve rehabilitation outcomes for patients with adhesive capsulitis.
How similar studies have performed: While robotic rehabilitation is a growing field, this specific approach to adhesive capsulitis is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients \>18 years of age * Shoulder pain and/or movement limitation * Idiopathic AC or associated with confirmed systemic disease (e.g., diabetes or dyslipidemia) Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment * History of surgery * Fracture or dislocation of the shoulder * History of shoulder tendinopathy * History of inflammatory or degenerative disease * Infection * Neurological disease (Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, neurological * Manipulation under anesthesia, hydro dilation, platelet rich plasma or hyaluronic acid infiltration within the last 6 months
Where this trial is running
Rabat
- Faculty of medecine and pharmacy of rabat — Rabat, Morocco (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: sara skalli, doctor
- Email: dr.skalli.sara@gmail.com
- Phone: +212661504251
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.