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A Study On Treatments to Reduce pain and Improve Movement in Frozen Shoulder

COMPARISON OF EFFECT OF PULSED RADIO FREQUENCY ABLATION OF SUPRASCAPULAR NERVE ALONG WITH HYDRO DISTENSION OF SHOULDER JOINT VERSUS HYDRO DISTENSION OF SHOULDER JOINT ALONE ON FUNCTIONAL OUTCOME AND PAIN IN PATIENTS WITH ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL - Nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/02/104450
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-02-20
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: M750- Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder

Interventions

Intervention1: Pulsed radiofrequency of suprascapular nerve with hydrodistension of shoulder joint.: Ultrasound guided suprascapular nerve pulsed radiofrequency followed by shoulder joint hydrodistens

Sponsors

Dr Sahana M N
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 50 to 65 years of either gender with clinical diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis of shoulder. Patients presenting with shoulder pain and restriction of active flexion, abduction, internal rotation and external rotation. MRI suggestive of adhesive capsulitis with normal anteroposterior radiograph of shoulder joint. Duration of shoulder pain between 3 to 6 months. Patients willing to provide written informed consent and comply with follow up protocol

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with inflammatory arthritis. Post infectious or post traumatic shoulder stiffness. MRI showing intrinsic glenohumeral pathology such as rotator cuff tear or glenohumeral arthritis. Patients on anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy. Patients with uncontrolled diabetes or inadequate glycemic control. Patients unwilling to participate or not fit for procedure.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in Quick Disability of Arm Shoulder and Hand score from baselineTimepoint: Baseline 4 weeks 8 weeks and 12 weeks after intervention

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in Shoulder Pain and Disability Index score from baselineTimepoint: Baseline 4 weeks 8 weeks and 12 weeks after intervention;Change in Numeric Rating Scale pain score from baselineTimepoint: Baseline 4 weeks 8 weeks and 12 weeks after intervention;Incidence of adverse effects related to procedureTimepoint: During procedure and up to 12 weeks follow up

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Satish Kumar M N

Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute

drsats007@gmail.com9916207210

Outcome results

None listed

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