Shock wave therapy for frozen shoulder
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether shock wave therapy can help treat frozen shoulder (also called adhesive capsulitis). It may reduce shoulder stiffness and pain, helping you move better.
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 by a specialist, and it has lasted more than 3 months.
- You can travel to a rural physiotherapy clinic for treatment sessions.
- You understand English.
- You do not have other shoulder problems like tears, fractures, or arthritis.
- You are not pregnant, do not have a pacemaker, and have no bleeding disorders.
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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