Comparing therapies for frozen shoulder relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study compares three treatments for frozen shoulder: high-intensity laser therapy, steroid injection, and manual therapy. It aims to find which approach works best for reducing pain and improving movement in people with this condition.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 70 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with primary frozen shoulder (not caused by injury or other disease) for 3 to 9 months.
- Your shoulder pain is at least a 4 out of 10 on average over the past week.
- You have not had shoulder surgery or a steroid injection in the affected shoulder within the last 3 months.
- You are available to attend all treatment sessions and follow the study plan.
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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