Menopause, Blood Sugar, and Frozen Shoulder in Women
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This study explores whether menopause and blood sugar control are connected to frozen shoulder (a painful shoulder condition). Researchers want to understand why some women develop this condition during midlife and whether hormonal changes play a role.
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Who can take part
- Be a woman over 18 years old
- Have been diagnosed with frozen shoulder by a doctor (Part 1) or diagnosed within the last 12 months (Part 2)
- For Part 2: be between ages 40–60 and in or around menopause (based on your own assessment)
- Not have diabetes or thyroid problems
- Not be taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or other medications that affect hormones or metabolism
- Not have frozen shoulder from an injury or trauma
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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