Hypertonic Dextrose Injection and Physical Therapy for Frozen Shoulder

Launched by TRI-SERVICE GENERAL HOSPITAL · Dec 3, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new way to help people with frozen shoulder, a condition that causes pain and limits movement in the shoulder. The researchers want to see if using a special injection called hypertonic dextrose, along with a procedure to help stretch the shoulder joint and physical therapy, can reduce pain and improve how well patients can move their shoulders in everyday activities.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must have been diagnosed with frozen shoulder by a doctor, and their symptoms should have lasted for more than three months. They also need to show a significant decrease in shoulder movement compared to their other shoulder. However, individuals with certain conditions, like severe injuries or specific diseases, won't be able to participate. If you join this study, you can expect to receive the treatment being tested, along with guidance from physical therapists to help with your recovery. This trial is not yet recruiting, so keep an eye out for updates if you're interested in participating!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Frozen shoulder is diagnosed by physicians based on the patient's medical history, physical examination, X-ray, and ultrasound reports.
• • 2. The symptoms persist for more than 3 months.
• • 3. There is a reduction of at least 30 degrees in at least two of the affected shoulder joint angles compared to the angles of the healthy side: shoulder flexion, abduction, and external rotation.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Ultrasound of the shoulder muscles reveals a complete tear or massive tear of the rotator cuff tendon or calcific tendinitis.
• • 2. Systemic rheumatic disease.
• • 3. Previous shoulder fracture or surgical intervention.
• • 4. Recent shoulder joint injections within the last 3 months.
• • 5. Acute cervical nerve root compression.
• • 6. Current pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• • 7. Poorly controlled diabetes (intravenous glucose injection may cause temporary blood sugar elevation).
• • 8. Patients with cancer.
• • 9. Cognitive impairment, inability to follow simple instructions, or inability to cooperate with the study procedures.