Niel-Asher technique added to sleeper stretch and usual therapy for 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 single-center randomized controlled trial compares Niel-Asher technique plus sleeper stretch against sleeper stretch with conventional physical therapy in patients with adhesive capsulitis. Participants are adults aged 40–60 in phase two or three of frozen shoulder who have trigger points in rotator cuff or deltoid muscles. Primary outcomes include pain, active and passive shoulder range of motion, and functional disability. Treatments are delivered in person at the recruiting hospital with follow-up assessments to gauge additional benefit of the manual technique.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 40-60 years
* Both Genders: Male and Female
* Patient falls under diagnostic criteria for adhesive capsulitis which is Painful and limited active and passive glenohumeral ROM in capsular pattern (external rotation\> abduction\> internal rotation)
* Patient diagnosed with adhesive capsulitis by orthopedic or general physician
* Patient with phase two and three of adhesive capsulitis based on duration of symptoms
* Patients of adhesive capsulitis with presence of trigger points in rotator cuff muscles and deltoid muscle (trigger points present in at least 1 or 2 of these muscles) based on simon and travell's criteria of trigger points diagnosis.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Spinal Injuries and any other co- morbidity
* Any surgery, infection, trauma, pregnancy, fracture and fall
* Patient with intra articular steroidal therapy with in last 6 months
* Patient unwilling to comply follow up schedule
* Patient involvement in another intervention study
* Malignancy
* Patient with thyroid disorders and RA and Glenohumeral OA
* History of previous surgery or manipulation under anesthesia of affected shoulder
* Patient with duration of symptoms of less than three months

Where it's running

• Shafi International Hospital
  Islamabad, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Kinza Anwar, Ms-Ompt — Riphah International University
• Study coordinator: Kinza Anwar, Ms-Ompt
• Email: kinza.anwar@riphah.edu.pk
• Phone: +92-3239735427

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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.