Comparing two ways to inject steroids for frozen shoulder
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two injection methods for frozen shoulder: one directly into the shoulder joint and one into the buttock muscle. It aims to see which works better for pain and movement.
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Who can take part
- You have had frozen shoulder symptoms for less than 9 months.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- Your worst shoulder pain in the last day is at least 4 on a 0-10 scale.
- Your shoulder motion is limited in at least two directions compared to the other shoulder.
- X-rays show no other shoulder problems like arthritis or calcified tendons.
- You have not had a steroid injection or taken steroids by mouth in the last 3 months.
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