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Efficacy of mechanical wave in treatment of adhesive capsulitis

Comparison of application of the Radial Vs. focused probes of extracorporeal shockwave therapy on Pain, ROM, and function in patients with adhesive capsulitis

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20210214050356N3
Enrollment
40
Registered
2022-03-21
Start date
2022-04-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-04-04

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Conditions

Adhesive Capsulitis of Shoulder. Adhesive capsulitis of shoulder

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Group 1 (n = 20) will receive extracorporeal shockwave radial probe with conventional therapy (Infra-red, Ultrasound, supervised exercise & home exercises, two se

Sponsors

Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants with sub-acute and chronic adhesive capsulitis (AC) A history of at least 4 months The diagnosis was confirmed clinically by physical examination The presence of AC on one side The age above 18 years old

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Compound shoulder injuries Shoulder fractures Previous shoulder surgery Cancer Tumors Inflammatory Arthropathies of the Shoulder Bleeding disorders Anticoagulant medication Aspirin intake during the last 3 days Other pathologies of the shoulder such as tendonitis, and impingement

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain at rest. Timepoint: Before intervention- After the last session of intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Pain during activity. Timepoint: Before intervention- After the last session of intervention. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Range of Motion. Timepoint: Before intervention- After the last session of intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer.;Function. Timepoint: Before intervention- After the last session of intervention. Method of measurement: The DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand) scale.;Scapular Dyskinesia. Timepoint: Before intervention- After the last session of intervention. Method of measurement: Caliper.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSara Fereydounnia

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

S-fereydounnia@sina.tums.ac.ir+98 21 7752 8468

Outcome results

None listed

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