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A Pilot Superiority Study Comparing the Efficacy of a Combination of a Glenohumeral Intra-articular Injection With a Suprascapular Nerve Block Versus a Glenohumeral Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injection in Retractile Capsulitis

A Pilot Superiority Study Comparing the Efficacy of a Combination of a Glenohumeral Intra-articular Injection With a Suprascapular Nerve Block Versus a Glenohumeral Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injection in Retractile Capsulitis

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07680504
Acronym
EBLOUIR
Enrollment
38
Registered
2026-07-02
Start date
2026-06-25
Completion date
2029-06-25
Last updated
2026-07-02

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Conditions

Retractile Capsulitis

Keywords

suprascapular nerve block, intra-articular injection

Brief summary

Drug Trial * Single-center * Exploratory trial * Controlled * Randomized * Double-blind * Prospective Objective is to compare improvements in shoulder function at 3 months between the group receiving an intra-articular injection combined with a suprascapular nerve block and the group receiving an intra-articular injection combined with a placebo block 19 patients in the Experimental Group (block with corticosteroid and intra-articular injection on Day 0) 19 patients in the Control Group (block with saline and intra-articular injection on Day 0) * Total duration: 36 months * Recruitment period: 24 months * Treatment duration per patient: 2 ultrasound-guided procedures on Day 0 * Follow-up duration per patient: 12 months after the procedure At J0 : Under ultrasound guidance, inject 2 mL of lidocaine into the notch, then: * Experimental Group: 8 mL of 1% lidocaine into the notch with 1 mL of betamethasone, * Control Group: 9 mL of saline into the notch. During these consultations, M1, M3, M6 et M12 , the following examinations will be performed: * Clinical examination of the painful shoulder, including measurement of range of motion * Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain * Quick Dash, OSS, and SPADI self-report questionnaires completed by the patient * Recording of complications * Questions about returning to work

Interventions

Supracapsular nerve block: injection of 10 mL of 1% lidocaine (2 mL along the needle path and 8 mL around the nerve), followed by an injection of 1 mL of DIPROSTENE®. Intra-articular injection: injection of 2 mL of 1% lidocaine along the needle path and 1 mL of KENACORT RETARD® 40 mg.

DRUGSaline (0.9% NaCl)

Suprascapular nerve block: Inject 2 mL of 1% lidocaine along the needle path, followed by 9 mL of normal saline. Intra-articular injection: injection of 2 mL of 1% lidocaine along the needle path and 1 mL of KENACORT RETARD® 40 mg.

Sponsors

Nantes University Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients with shoulder pain and stiffness that has persisted for at least 2 months but less than 12 months, with a loss of passive range of motion in at least 2 planes (lateral rotation, medial rotation, abduction, forward flexion) of at least 30 degrees compared to the contralateral side * Patients between the ages of 18 and 65 * Patients enrolled in a social security program

Exclusion criteria

* \- Corticosteroid injection into the affected shoulder \< 4 months ago * History of any surgery on the affected shoulder within the past 12 months * Patients with a neuromuscular condition (neurological deficit) or shoulder condition (arthropathy) that could interfere with the assessment of the primary endpoint * Signs or risk of infection (bacterial-like infection and/or fever and/or antibiotic use) * Poor skin condition of the affected shoulder * Anticoagulation with VKAs or anti-Xa agents, or active bleeding disorder or one in remission for less than 5 years (malignant hematologic disorders, myelodysplasia, autoimmune thrombocytopenia) or chemotherapy (antiplatelet agents permitted except prasugrel and clopidogrel)\* * Uncontrolled hypertension, * Decompensated diabetes or diabetes at risk of decompensation, * Contraindications to diprosten, Kenacort, or lidocaine * Psychiatric conditions that may be exacerbated by corticosteroids * Pregnant or breastfeeding women, or women who refuse to use effective contraception * Individuals belonging to a vulnerable group as defined by Regulation (EU) No. 536/2014 and French law (See section 4.4 of the protocol) - - Patients unable to comply with the protocol requirements (see Section 4.4 of the protocol) * Patients participating in another clinical research protocol involving a drug or medical device * Patients who refuse to participate in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Difference in Quick DASH scores between baseline and M33 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
EVA pain before and after each movementDay 0, Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, and Month 12
Return-to-work timelines following the procedure for patients who are employedMonth 1, Month 3, Month 6, and Month 12
1. Functional AssessmentD0, Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, month 12Function using the Quick Dash
Measuring Joint Ranges of Motion with a GoniometerDay 0, Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, and Month 12
Pain AssessmentD0, Month 1, Month 3, Month 6, month 12With VAS (Visual Analog Scale) 0-10

Countries

France

Contacts

CONTACTPaul ARNOLFO Paul, PH
Paul.arnolfo@chu-nantes.fr02 44 76 81 79

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026