Shoulder Frozen Shoulder: TAME vs Corticosteroid Injection

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

The trial compares two treatments for adhesive capsulitis: transcatheter arterial microembolization (TAME) and corticosteroid injection. Participants have persistent shoulder pain and limited range of motion, and are between 18 and 80 years old. Outcomes focus on pain relief and improvement in shoulder movement, with participants also engaging in standard physical therapy. The study uses a prospective, interventional design to directly compare the two active treatments in this patient population.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* 1). age between 18 to 80 years old;
* 2). shoulder pain for ≥ 1 month;
* 3). \> 30% loss of passive range of motion (ROM) of the affected shoulder in external rotation and/or abduction, comparing with the sound side;
* 4). pain VAS on maximal passive external rotation or abduction \> 4;
* 5). showing willing to receive TAME, or shoulder joint injection, and attend regular physical therapy programs for 4 weeks.
* 6). an empty or soft end feel during passive external rotation or abduction and/or night or rest pain.

Exclusion Criteria:

* 1). severe systemic disorders including cancer, stroke, or cardiopulmonary diseases;
* 2). uncontrolled DM;
* 3). rotator cuff tear or calcification of the affected shoulder;
* 4). fracture, dislocation, or arthritis of the shoulder due to rheumatic disorders; - 5). a history of allergy to local anesthetics, corticosteroids, imipenem/cilastatin sodium or contrast medium;
* 6). pregnancy;
* 7). corticosteroid joint or subdeltoid bursa injection of the affected shoulder during the preceding three months;
* 8). receiving TAME of the affected shoulder during the preceding six months.

Where it's running

• Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei,
  Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Lin-Fen Hsieh Lin-Fen Hsieh, Principal Investigator
• Email: M001026@ms.skh.org.tw
• Phone: +886-28332211

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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.