Comparing the effect of Spencer technique, regular treatment, and a mix of both on pain, movement, and daily activities in people with frozen shoulder.

The Effect of Spencer Technique Versus Conventional Treatment Versus Combination of Spencer Technique and Conventional Treatment on Pain, Range of Motion, and Functional Disability in Patients with Frozen Shoulder. - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/06/088437

Enrollment

Registered

2025-06-09

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-06-24

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Spencer technique: The Spencer technique is an articulatory technique used in osteopathic medicine to help relieve restriction and pain at the shoulder. Although variation exists, norma

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age of participants 40 years to 65 years Participants of any gender Unilateral affection with loss of atleast 25 percent range of motion (active and passive) compared to non-involved shoulder in one or more directions Diagnosed and referred by orthopaedic surgeon. Participants who are willing to give written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants who are not able to complete the scales or Questionnaire Recent injury and fractures around the shoulder complex and cervical spine in the last 6 months Any surgeries around the shoulder joint and participants who received intra-articular injections in the last 6 months Psychiatric disorder Uncooperative participants Diagnosed with shoulder subluxation, dislocation, septic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis Participants who are not willing to participate

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
VAS and SPADI scaleTimepoint: Visual analogue scale is used for assessing the intensity of pain pretreatment and post treatment at baseline and 6th week Shoulder Pain and Disability Index is a self-administered questionnaire that consists of two dimensions, one for pain and the other for functional activities used to assess at the baseline and at the 6th week Both the scales are assessed at baseline and 6th week	—

Measure

Time frame

VAS and SPADI scaleTimepoint: Visual analogue scale is used for assessing the intensity of pain pretreatment and post treatment at baseline and 6th week Shoulder Pain and Disability Index is a self-administered questionnaire that consists of two dimensions, one for pain and the other for functional activities used to assess at the baseline and at the 6th week Both the scales are assessed at baseline and 6th week

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Shoulder range of motionTimepoint: Shoulder range of motion is measured through universal goniometer. Ranges measured are active & passive outcome measure is assessed at baseline & at 6th week	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sweta D Kulkarni

SDM College of Physiotherapy

jayalaxmivj29@gmail.com7204839205

Outcome results