Isometric Strengthening vs. Tens in Diabetic Shoulder Pain
Official title: Isometric Strengthening Exercises Versus Tens in Management of Shoulder Pain in Diabetic Population
Run by Kafrelsheikh University · NCT07747454 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether isometric strengthening exercises or transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation help reduce shoulder pain in people with diabetes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 40 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 75 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kafrelsheikh University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kafr ash Shaykh) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 1, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 5, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07747454 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults aged 40-65 with type 2 diabetes for at least 5 years and a clinical diagnosis of unilateral frozen shoulder in the painful or stiff stage.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with prior shoulder surgery, cervical radiculopathy, rheumatoid arthritis, severe osteoarthritis, pacemakers, recent corticosteroid injections, type 1 diabetes, or vitamin deficiencies may not benefit from these interventions.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study compares two non-drug approaches for managing shoulder pain in adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants will have unilateral frozen shoulder with limited range of motion and at least three months of pain, and will be assigned to either isometric strengthening exercises, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or a conventional exercise program. Outcomes focus on pain modulation and functional recovery to inform rehabilitation strategies for diabetes-related shoulder issues. The trial aims to determine which approach offers better pain relief and mobility without relying on analgesics. Results could guide non-pharmacologic treatment options for diabetic patients with shoulder complications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants could experience improved shoulder pain and function through non-pharmacologic therapies, potentially reducing dependence on analgesics.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research supports non-pharmacologic approaches for shoulder pain, but direct comparisons between isometric exercises and TENS in diabetes-related shoulder pain are limited, making this study relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 40-65 years, diagnosed as type 2 diabetes mellitus for at least 5 years * Clinical diagnosis of unilateral frozen shoulder in the painful or stiff stage. * Limitation of passive and active range of motion in external rotation, abduction, and flexion. * Shoulder pain for at least 3 months. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous shoulder surgery or fracture. * Cervical radiculopathy or neurological disorders. * Rheumatoid arthritis or severe osteoarthritis. * Cardiac pacemaker. * Received corticosteroid injection within the last 3 months. * diabetes mellitus type 1 * Participants with Vitamin B12 or D deficiency * Osteoarthritis
Where it's running
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Out-Patient Clinic, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Kafrelsheikh University
Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tairq Eisi Hedaiban Alharbi, physical therapist
- Email: t18t1@hotmail.com
- Phone: 00966555309550
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.