Shock wave therapy for frozen shoulder
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding shock wave therapy to standard treatments (physical therapy and a corticosteroid injection) helps people with frozen shoulder recover faster. If you have significant shoulder stiffness and pain, you might benefit from this extra treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 80 years old.
- You have had shoulder pain for at least one month.
- Your affected shoulder moves at least 30% less than your healthy shoulder when you rotate it outward or lift it sideways.
- The pain is severe (more than 4 out of 10) when your shoulder is moved in those directions.
- You are willing to receive shock wave therapy, a joint injection, and attend regular physical therapy for 8 weeks.
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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