Shoulder block plus steroid vs. steroid alone for frozen shoulder pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments for frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis): a steroid injection alone versus a steroid injection plus a nerve block. The goal is to find which approach provides better pain relief for people who have not improved after two weeks of conservative care.
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Who can take part
- You are between 41 and 65 years old
- You have shoulder pain and stiffness that has not improved after at least 2 weeks of non-surgical treatments (like rest, ice, or physical therapy)
- Your overall health is good (classified as ASA I or II)
- You do not have shoulder pain caused by other problems such as a recent injury, fracture, rotator cuff tear, or joint damage
- You have no allergy to the study medications (bupivacaine or methylprednisolone) and no conditions that prevent a nerve block (like bleeding problems or infection near the injection site)
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