Homeopathic Treatment of difficulty in moving shoulder joint

A Double-blind, Randomized, Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy of Individualized Homeopathic Medicines in Frozen Shoulder

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2018/10/016017

Enrollment

128

Registered

2018-10-15

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M750- Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder

Interventions

Intervention1: Individualized homeopathic medicines in centesimal potencies: Intervention is planned as administering indicated homeopathic remedies in centesimal potencies. Each dose consists of 4-6

dosage and repetition depending upon the individual requirement of the cases. All medicines will be procured from a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-certified firm. Along with medicines, the interven

dosage and repetition depending upon the individual requirement of the cases. Along with placebo, this arm will receive joint mobility exercise and reassurance. Duration of therapy: 3 months.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: a) Cases suffering from frozen shoulder (ICD M75.02) for at least 3 months b) Age 18-65 yrs c) Both sexes d) Patient having on ongoing standard or other alternative therapy for frozen shoulder, discontinued for at least 1 month e) Literate patients; ability to read English and/or Bengali and capability and willingness to give informed consent and to comply with the study procedure

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: a) Cases too sick for consultation b) Cases unwilling to stay after the doctorâ??s visit c) Patients unable to read patient information sheet d) Patients unwilling to take part or not giving consent to join the study e) Cases willing for or requiring immediate surgical intervention or undergoing major shoulder surgery in last 6 months f) Diagnosed cases of uncontrolled systemic diseases, unstable mental or psychiatric illness or other uncontrolled or life-threatening illness affecting quality of life or any organ failure g) Patient with psychiatric disorders h) Undergoing homoeopathic treatment for chronic disease within last 6 months i) Self-reported immune-compromised state j) Substance abuse and/or dependence k) Pregnant and lactating women

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) measures pain and disabilityTimepoint: At baseline, every month up to 3 months	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Oxford Shoulder Score (OSS) measuring intensity of pain and related quality of lifeTimepoint: At baseline, every month up to 3 months	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactShubhamoy Ghosh

Mahesh Bhattacharyya Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital

shubhamoy67@gmail.com8240773920

Outcome results

None listed

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