Adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: First group: Intra-articular injection of 1cc triamcinolone (40mg) into the glenohumeral joint + home exercise program after 48h. Intervention 2: Second group: Intra-articular injectio
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
40 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age over 40 Shoulder pain that has lasted at least 6 weeks Reduced active and passive range of motion of the shoulder
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Evidence of tendon calcification on radiographs Presence of systemic inflammatory diseases involving the shoulder joint, such as Rheumatoid Arthritis Receiving supportive treatments such as physiotherapy, acupuncture, biologic injections, and corticosteroid injections within the past 6 weeks History of shoulder surgery within the past year Contraindication of MRI Contraindication of corticosteroid injections History of malignancy or metastasis in the shoulder and adjacent areas
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Shoulder pain. Timepoint: 1, 3 and 6 months after starting intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale.;Shoulder Range Of Motion. Timepoint: 1, 3 and 6 months after starting intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Shoulder function. Timepoint: 1, 3, and 6 months after starting intervention. Method of measurement: Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand and Western Ontario Rotator Cuff questionnaires.;Analgesic use. Timepoint: 1, 3, and 6 months after starting intervention. Method of measurement: Interview. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr Parisa Nejati
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed