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Study on the effectiveness of 5% dextrose injection in patients with painful and restricted shoulder

Study on the effectiveness of 5% dextrose injection in patients with painful and restricted shoulder

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20211018005
Enrollment
120
Registered
2021-10-18
Start date
2021-10-26
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

patients with painful and restricted shoulder shoulder pain, dextrose, nerve pain, range of motion, neurodynamic techniques, prediction factor

Interventions

Experimental group will receive conventional treatments plus a three-week course of 5% dextrose injection. Conventional treatments include medication, physical therapy, and rotator cuff interval injec
Experimental Other,Active Comparator Other
5% dextrose injection group,Comparison group

Sponsors

Individual
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. The intensity of shoulder pain on either side is more than 2 points on a numeric rating scale. 2. Shoulder mobility restriction in any direction

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any structural problems on shoulder joint, e.g. rotator cuff tear and glenohumeral arthritis. 2. History of shoulder fracture or surgery. 3. Systemic neuromuscular disease. 4. Pregnancy.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Shoulder mobility (range of motion) Baseline, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 12th week Goniometer

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Nerve mechano-sensitivity Baseline, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 12th week Neurodynamics test ,Function Baseline, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 12th week PENN Shoulder Score, Patient Specific Functional Scale, ,Overall improvement 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 12th week Global Rating of Change Scale ,Pain intensity Baseline, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 6th, 12th week Numeric rating scale

Countries

Taiwan

Contacts

Public ContactPing Chun Yeh

Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital

pingchunyeh@gmail.com886952390119

Outcome results

None listed

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