Effectiveness of Instrumental Rehabilitation in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis

Launched by MOHAMMED V SOUISSI UNIVERSITY · Jan 4, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new treatment for patients with adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder. The treatment combines passive mobilization and functional rehabilitation using a robotic exoskeleton, which is a type of robotic device that helps patients move their arms more easily. Researchers want to see if this robotic training is more effective than traditional rehabilitation methods in improving shoulder pain and movement.

To participate in this trial, individuals must be over 18 years old and have shoulder pain or limited movement due to adhesive capsulitis, which can occur on its own or alongside other health conditions like diabetes. However, people with certain issues, such as cognitive impairment, a history of shoulder surgery, or recent shoulder injuries, cannot participate. Those who join the study can expect to engage in sessions using this advanced robotic device as part of their rehabilitation, helping them regain shoulder function. The trial is currently recruiting participants, so it’s a great opportunity for eligible patients looking for new treatment options.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients \>18 years of age
• • Shoulder pain and/or movement limitation
• • Idiopathic AC or associated with confirmed systemic disease (e.g., diabetes or dyslipidemia)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Cognitive impairment
• • History of surgery
• • Fracture or dislocation of the shoulder
• • History of shoulder tendinopathy
• • History of inflammatory or degenerative disease
• • Infection
• • Neurological disease (Parkinson's disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, neurological
• • Manipulation under anesthesia, hydro dilation, platelet rich plasma or hyaluronic acid infiltration within the last 6 months