Comparison of Spencer Technique and Conventional Treatment in Adjuncts to Corticosteroid Injection in Frozen Shoulder

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT06739824

Enrollment

Registered

2024-12-18

Start date

2024-02-28

Completion date

2025-01-31

Last updated

2024-12-18

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Conditions

Frozen Shoulder

Brief summary

This study will compare the effectiveness of the Spencer Technique combined with intra-articular injection versus conventional therapy combined with intra-articular injection in managing frozen shoulder. The research problem addresses the need for optimal therapeutic approaches to improve pain relief, range of motion, and functional recovery in patients with frozen shoulder.

Detailed description

Utilizing a randomized controlled trial, the study will recruit 100 participants, divided into two groups: Group A receiving the Spencer Technique with intra-articular injection and Group B receiving conventional therapy with intra-articular injection. Outcome measures will include pain levels, range of motion, shoulder functional status and patient satisfaction, assessed through validated tools. The significance of this study lies in its potential to provide robust comparative data to guide clinical decisions and enhance patient outcomes, particularly in populations with a high prevalence of diabetes

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTConventional Treatment(CI)

Patients receive a corticosteroid injection followed by conventional treatment, such as standard physical therapy exercises focused on range of motion and strengthening, without the specific manual techniques of the Spencer method.

COMBINATION_PRODUCTSpencer Technique (CI)

Patients receive a corticosteroid injection followed by the Spencer technique, which involves a series of specific manual mobilization maneuvers aimed at improving shoulder mobility and reducing pain.

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

30 Years to 60 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* 30 years 60 years old. * Diagnosed with unilateral adhesive capsulitis presenting symptoms of pain. * restricted range of motion of frozen shoulder Stage 2 and 3

Exclusion criteria

* Rotator cuff injury * Long-term Systemic Corticosteroid use * Previous Ipsilateral shoulder CSI within 12 months.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Functional Shoulder Scale	12 Months	This tool includes a pain scale with a score of 1 to 10 and daily activity scales, including 10 activities. Each activity has a score of 1 to 10.

Countries

Pakistan

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026