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The Effect of Adding Thoracic Manipulation on Patients with Adhesive Capsulitis.

The Effect of Adding Thoracic Manipulation on Patients with Adhesive Capsulitis.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
PACTR
Registry ID
PACTR202303495421928
Enrollment
40
Registered
2023-03-08
Start date
2023-03-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases

Interventions

Superficial Heat
Active Assisted Range of Motion and Active Range of Motion
Peripheral Joint Mobilization PJM
Sham Thoracic Manipulation
Thoracic Spine Thrust Manipulation

Sponsors

Dr. Ahmad El Melhat
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Individuals with adhesive capsulitis. 2. Ages between 40 and 60 years. 3. In phase 2 and 3 of adhesive capsulitis. 4. No medical treatment other than analgesics for the past 3 months. 5. Has not taken corticosteroid injections.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Previous shoulder or thoracic spinal surgery. 2. Recent history of trauma or fracture. 3. Osteoporosis. 4. Myelopathy. 5. Cervical radiculopathy. 6. Debilitating or mental diseases. 7. Presence of any contraindication for manipulation.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain according to the visual analogue scale (VAS).;Scapular motion during elevation at 90 degrees with a goniometer. ;Disability and function measured with the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI).

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Range of motion of the shoulder including: Abduction, Flexion, External rotation, Internal rotation both actively and passively.

Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactMoustafa Zebdawi

BSc. In Physical Therapy

zebdawimoustafa@gmail.com+96181962755

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026