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Evaluating whether Master Tung Acupuncture can reduce pain and stiffness in Frozen Shoulder

Effectiveness of Master Tungs Acupuncture points in managing Adhesive Capsulitis- A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/12/098680
Enrollment
90
Registered
2025-12-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-01-12

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: Master Tungs Acupuncture: The intervention involves the use of sterile, single-use acupuncture needles inserted at specific Master Tung acupuncture points 77.18, 77.19, and 77.21. These

Sponsors

Dr Kalaiselvan G
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: People between the ages of 30 and 60 who have had shoulder pain for the past 3 to 6 months can take part in this study. Participants should be willing to join and should experience pain during both active and passive shoulder movements. They must also have a positive interscapular scratch test and report night-time pain with difficulty lying on the affected side.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants with open wounds, sub-acromial bursitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy or tears, fractures or dislocations of the shoulder joint, or gleno-humeral osteoarthritis will not be included in the study. Individuals who have received acupuncture treatment within the last one week will also be excluded.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
VAS, SPADITimepoint: 3 WEEKS

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
A universal goniometer will be used to measure shoulder range of motion in participants with adhesive capsulitis by positioning the fulcrum at specific anatomical landmarks for each movement. Flexion will be measured by aligning the fulcrum with the lateral aspect of the greater tubercle, extension using the same axis, & abduction by placing the fulcrum at the anterior acromion. External rotation will be measured with the shoulder abducted to 90 degrees & the fulcrum positioned over the olecranon, while internal rotation will be assessed in the same position. Throughout the procedure, the scapula will be stabilised to prevent compensatory movements, & both active & passive ranges of motion will be recorded. All measurements will be repeated for accuracy. Participants in both groups will be assessed on Day 1 & Day 15Timepoint: 3 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Geethanjali S

International Institute of Yoga and Naturopathy Medical Sciences

drgeethu.nat007@gmail.com6379377297

Outcome results

None listed

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