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A study to compare ultrasound therapy and long-wave therapy along with exercises for reducing pain and improving shoulder function in people with biceps tendon pain.

Effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound versus long wave therapy with strengthening exercise on pain strength and functional impairment of shoulder in bicipital tendinitis RCT - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/102757
Enrollment
34
Registered
2026-02-02
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-02

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M752- Bicipital tendinitis

Interventions

Intervention1: long wave therapy : Participants will receive long wave therapy with strengthening exercises in a seated position, using Aqua Sonic gel and continuous circular probe movement over the

Sponsors

Maharashtra Institute of Physiotherapy, Latur
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: patient clinically diagnosed with bicipital tendinitis Age between 20 years to 60 years Both genders male and female

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Recent fracture in proximal joint less than 6 months duration. Any psychological disorder. Previous surgery or rotator cuff injury. Unstable shoulder Infection 6. Shoulder pain in neurological condition.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1)Shoulder pain and disability index(SPADI) 2)Manual muscle testing Timepoint: pre and Post treatment effect will be assessed at 0 week and after 2 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Gaurav Bhatnagar

Maharashtra Institute of Physiotherapy, Latur

bhatnagargaurav8@gmail.com7415505920

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 14, 2026