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A Comparative Study on Nerve Blocks in Frozen Shoulder

Ultrasound-guided Suprascapular Nerve Block with Subacromial Injection versus Suprascapular Nerve Block alone in Adhesive Capsulitis of Shoulder: A Randomized Control Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/01/039823
Enrollment
50
Registered
2022-01-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M256- Stiffness of joint, not elsewhereclassified

Interventions

Intervention1: Suprascapular nerve block with subacromial injection: Ultrasound guided SSNB will be given in same way as in group one i.e. 4ml of 0.5% bupivacaine by 23 G spinal needle. SA injection w

Sponsors

AIIMS
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Pain in the shoulder joint with stiffness more than 3 months duration 2. Had taken at least 2 weeks of conservative management for pain with no relief from symptoms 3. Patients who are willing to come for follow up

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Shoulder pain due to acute trauma fractures, bony deformity, glenohumeral joint pathology, acromioclavicular joint pathology and rotator cuff disorder etc 2. Bleeding disorder, acute and chronic infection, or any other contraindication for injection 3. Patients who are sensitive to bupivacaine 4. Having co-morbid conditions like uncontrolled diabetes, chronic renal failure, thyroid diseases, coronary artery disease, stroke, connective tissue disorders etc

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Shoulder pain in terms of SPADI (Shoulder Pain and Disability Index) and NPRS (Numerical Pain Rating Scale) measurementsTimepoint: Baseline, 0, 1, 3 and, 6 weeks after intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Passive range of motion of affected shoulderTimepoint: Baseline, 0, 1, 3 and, 6 weeks after intervention

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Raj Kumar Yadav

AIIMS, Rishikesh

drm.shalini@gmail.com09871925596

Outcome results

None listed

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