None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
Frozen shoulder is a type of shoulder disorder that affects an individual's physical and mental health in daily life. It could cause economic burden to individuals, families, health system, and the society. It is essential to find the best treatment plan to promote frozen shoulder patients' wellness and fasten the recovery time. Laser acupuncture has been used in a few health conditions with positive outcomes. However, the evidence in use laser acupuncture for frozen shoulder is still limited and inconclusive. This study will investigate the feasibility and therapeutic effect of using low-level laser acupuncture to manage frozen shoulder, and provide preliminary evidence in this field.
Interventions
This study is a crossover feasibility trial with two weeks of interventions and a week washout period in between; the overall duration will be five weeks. During the two weeks of intervention, participants will receive laser acupuncture therapy three times weekly from a licensed acupuncturist at the ECU Acupuncture Research Clinic. They will continue with their usual care treatments for the frozen shoulder if any. Each therapy session will last 30-40 minutes, including preparation, treatment, an
This study is a crossover feasibility trial with two weeks of interventions and a week washout period in between; the overall duration will be five weeks. During the two weeks of intervention, participants will receive laser acupuncture therapy three times weekly from a licensed acupuncturist at the ECU Acupuncture Research Clinic. They will continue with their usual care treatments for the frozen shoulder if any. Each therapy session will last 30-40 minutes, including preparation, treatment, and conclusion of the treatment. The preparation will involve participant check-in, explain the treatment procedure, asking questions on responses to the previous laser acupuncture, ensure participant comfort, and wear protective glasses. A 3B Laser Pen (200mW, Lorrach, Germany) will be used in the intervention and will have a wavelength of 808 nm in continuous wave mode to be applied to bare skin on the selected acupoints. Each pressure point will receive 20 seconds of energy (4J), with 20 minutes being the maximum treatment time (240J). All participants will have the same acupoints treated. Study-specific questionnaires and session attendance checklists will be used throughout the trial process to monitor the adherence to the intervention.
Sponsors
Edith Cowan University
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Crossover
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
The inclusion criteria are adults diagnosed with frozen shoulder (maximum of 12 months prior to inclusion), currently experiencing moderate or severe shoulder pain and restricted shoulder movement (greater than or equal to 5 on an 11-point Pain Visual Analogue Scale, and greater than or equal to 50 points for the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index), able to understand and provide information, and able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
The exclusion criteria are: • Diagnosed with other comorbidities (e.g., stroke, rheumatoid arthritis, and polymyalgia). • Previously had manipulation on the affected shoulder under anaesthesia over the past 12 months. • Previously had corticosteroid injection on the affected shoulder over the past one month. • Have a history of major shoulder injury or surgery. • Have cancer. • Pregnant. • Highly sensitive to light.
Outcome results
None listed