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comparison of exercise and suprascapular nerve block for shoulder pain management

Comparison of efficacy of exercises,with and without suprascapular nerve block, in the management of primary adhesive capsulitis: a prospective randomized comparative study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/07/014723
Enrollment
90
Registered
2018-07-04
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: - Health Condition 2: null- Patients Suffering shoulder pain with decreased range of movements for more than one month due to adhesive capsulitis.

Interventions

Intervention1: Ultrasound guided Suprascapular nerve block with bupivacaine 0.25%, 10ml with 40mg Methylprednisolone depot.: After informed consent patient will be taken in operation room with due ase

Sponsors

Dr Subhojit Sanyal
Lead Sponsor
Tata Motors Hospital
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Shoulder pain at least for 1 month and not more than 12 months. 2. Restriction of active and passive movements of shoulder, with abduction and flexion not > 90 degree and external rotation not >30 degree. 3. Shoulder pain in night with difficulty to lie on that side

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. If patient has received any prior treatment for the same condition. 2. History of any shoulder injury and surgery in affected side. 3. If evidence of cervical radiculopathy,paresis or neurological disease 4. Evidence of fracture and arthritic changes in shoulder 5. Increased ESR and CRP (C-reactive protein) 6. Painful arc between 40 degree and 120 degree of abduction (to exclude rotator cuff disease) 7. Pregnancy, Malignancy, Pace Maker or severe cardio-respiratory disease. 8. Known psychiatric illness 9. Any contraindication to USG guided nerve blocks 10. Bilateral shoulder pain

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Complications of suprascapular nerve block 2. Cumulative amount of analgesics requiredTimepoint: At 6 months

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Improvement in range of motion at the affected shoulder 2.Reduction in shoulder pain 3. Improvement in daily activityTimepoint: At 6 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Subhojit Sanyal

Tata Motors Hospital

ashok.jadon@tatamotors.com9234554341

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026