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A Comparison of Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training and Conventional Physiotherapy for Pain, Range of Motion, and Strength in Patients with Frozen Shoulder.

Effect of Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training on Pain, Range of Motion, and Strength in Individuals with Frozen Shoulder: A Randomised Controlled Trial - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/01/100874
Enrollment
40
Registered
2026-01-12
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M00-M99- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue Health Condition 2: M750- Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder

Interventions

Intervention1: Low-Load Blood Flow Restriction Training: The total duration of each session is approximately 30 minutes.For one week,the physiotherapy program consists of a 10-minute moist heat pack f

Sponsors

Dr.Bansi Prajapati (self funded)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 40 to 60 years old Patients reported local shoulder pain, frequently present over either the anteromedial aspect of the shoulder extending distally into the biceps region, or over the lateral aspect of the shoulder extending into the lateral deltoid region. Symptoms present for at least three months. Spontaneous onset of a painful stiff shoulder Marked loss of active and passive global shoulder motion, with at least 50% loss of external rotation Normal x-rays on anteroposterior and axillary radiographs of the glenohumeral joint.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Shoulder trauma (rotator cuff injury, etc.). Co-occurrence of other neurological or mental disorders (severe cardiac, pulmonary or renal dysfunction, etc.). A previous shoulder surgery. In additional treatments and medications. Contraindications to joint mobilization (e.g. osteoporosis). Rheumatic diseases (eg.rheumatoid arthritis). In connection with systemic diseases such as thyroid diseases.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Numerical pain rating scale(NPRS)Timepoint: Outcome measures are assessed at two time points at baseline after participant enrolment & one week after completion of the intervention.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Universal Goniometer for Range of Motion Timepoint: Outcome measures are assessed at two time points at baseline after participant enrolment & one week after completion of the intervention.;1 RM for StrengthTimepoint: Outcome measures are assessed at two time points at baseline after participant enrolment & one week after completion of the intervention.;Shoulder Pain & Disability Index (SPADI)Timepoint: Outcome measures are assessed at two time points at baseline after participant enrolment & one week after completion of the intervention.

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Bansi Prajapati

K.M Patel Institute of Physiotherapy

prajapatibansi49@gmail.com09925826710

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026