Effectiveness of Focal Vibration in Shoulder Pathology

Launched by BITLIS EREN UNIVERSITY · Jan 27, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a treatment called focal vibration therapy for people with a shoulder condition known as adhesive capsulitis, or frozen shoulder. The researchers believe that this therapy may help reduce pain, improve movement in the shoulder joint, and enhance overall function for patients experiencing this condition. The trial is currently looking for participants aged 18 and older who have had shoulder pain for more than three months and have significant limitations in moving their shoulder in specific directions.

To be eligible for the trial, participants must have adhesive capsulitis in one shoulder and show that their shoulder movement is more than 50% limited in at least three key movements (like lifting the arm or rotating it). However, people with certain conditions, such as previous shoulder surgeries, severe muscle tears, or other serious health issues like cancer or diabetes, won't be able to join. If you qualify and decide to participate, you can expect to receive the focal vibration therapy and be monitored for its effects on your pain and shoulder movement. This trial aims to provide valuable insights into a potentially helpful treatment for people suffering from this painful condition.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients aged \> 18 years
• • Unilateral adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder
• • The symptom duration \> 3 months
• • Shoulder pain
• • The limited glenohumeral joint active range of motion of greater than 50% in at least three specific movements among abduction, flexion, internal rotation, and external rotation
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Previous shoulder surgeries
• • Massive, minor, and major rotator cuff tears
• • Pain and muscle strength loss due to neurological causes
• • History or presence of malignancy
• • Osteoporosis
• • Diabetes