Compare physical therapy for frozen shoulder
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how well physical therapy works for “frozen shoulder” and also compares the practical cost impact. It will randomly assign you to one of the study groups to see which approach helps most.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have been diagnosed with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis), causing shoulder pain and reduced range of motion
- You can be assigned at random to one of the study groups
- You can take part in the study in English
- If you are pregnant or could become pregnant, you will need pregnancy testing and you may be excluded if you are pregnant
- You have not had prior surgery for frozen shoulder
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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