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A clinical trial to study the effects of two approaches, anterior and posterior approach of suprascapular nerve block with pulsed radiofrequency neuromodulation for pain relief in patients with adhesive capsulitis.

Comparison of anterior and posterior approach of suprascapular nerve block with pulsed radiofrequency neuromodulation for pain relief in patients with adhesive capsulitis.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/12/022582
Enrollment
60
Registered
2019-12-31
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: M750- Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder

Interventions

Intervention1: Suprascapular Nerve Block with Pulsed Radiofrequency Neuromodulation: Ultrasound guided visualisation of suprascapular nerve, localisation by RF cannula confirmed by onset of paresthesi

Sponsors

Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 years and above. ASA Grade 1 or 2. Unilateral Adhesive capsulitis stage 1 or 2. Patient not responding to physiotherapy or medical therapy up to three months.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Pre existing neurologic deficit. Coagulation disorders. Local infection at the site of procedure. Allergic to local anaesthetic agent. Patients with rheumatoid and osteoarthritis causing shoulder pain.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Numerical Rating scoreTimepoint: Pre procedure Immediately post procedure First week, first month, second month and third month after post procedure.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Shoulder Pain And Disability IndexTimepoint: Pre procedure Immediately post procedure First week, first month, second month and third month after post procedure.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Nitin Kumar

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institue of Medical Sciences and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.

drakhileshgupta@gmail.com9810685426

Outcome results

None listed

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