Using focal vibration therapy to treat shoulder pain
Focal Vibration Therapy Effectiveness in the Treatment of Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis
NA · Bitlis Eren University · NCT05214547
This study is testing if focal vibration therapy can help people with shoulder pain from adhesive capsulitis feel better and move their shoulder more easily.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 20 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Bitlis Eren University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Bitlis) |
| Trial ID | NCT05214547 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of focal vibration therapy in reducing pain and improving mobility and functionality in patients suffering from adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder. Participants will undergo treatment aimed at enhancing the glenohumeral joint's range of motion and alleviating discomfort. The study will assess changes in pain levels, joint function, and muscle tone, as the mechanisms behind focal vibration therapy in this context are not yet fully understood.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 with unilateral adhesive capsulitis lasting more than three months and significant limitations in shoulder movement.
Not a fit: Patients with previous shoulder surgeries, rotator cuff tears, or conditions like diabetes or malignancy may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could provide significant pain relief and improved shoulder function for patients with adhesive capsulitis.
How similar studies have performed: There are currently no studies examining the effects of focal vibration therapy specifically on adhesive capsulitis, making this approach novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged \> 18 years * Unilateral adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder * The symptom duration \> 3 months * Shoulder pain * The limited glenohumeral joint active range of motion of greater than 50% in at least three specific movements among abduction, flexion, internal rotation, and external rotation Exclusion Criteria: * Previous shoulder surgeries * Massive, minor, and major rotator cuff tears * Pain and muscle strength loss due to neurological causes * History or presence of malignancy * Osteoporosis * Diabetes
Where this trial is running
Bitlis
- Bitlis Eren University — Bitlis, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tülay Çevik Saldıran, Ph.D.
- Email: tlyfztcvk@gmail.com
- Phone: 5057367863
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.
Conditions: Adhesive Capsulitis, Shoulder, Pain, Shoulder, Vibration