Comparison of Spencer Technique and Conventional Treatment in Adjuncts to Corticosteroid Injection in Frozen Shoulder

December 14, 2024 updated by: Muhammad Naveed Babur, Superior University
This study will compare the effectiveness of the Spencer Technique combined with intra-articular injection versus conventional therapy combined with intra-articular injection in managing frozen shoulder. The research problem addresses the need for optimal therapeutic approaches to improve pain relief, range of motion, and functional recovery in patients with frozen shoulder.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Utilizing a randomized controlled trial, the study will recruit 100 participants, divided into two groups: Group A receiving the Spencer Technique with intra-articular injection and Group B receiving conventional therapy with intra-articular injection. Outcome measures will include pain levels, range of motion, shoulder functional status and patient satisfaction, assessed through validated tools. The significance of this study lies in its potential to provide robust comparative data to guide clinical decisions and enhance patient outcomes, particularly in populations with a high prevalence of diabetes

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

2

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Pakistan
    • Punjab
      • Sheikhupura, Punjab, Pakistan
        • New Haider Hospital/THQ Muridke

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 30 years 60 years old.
  • Diagnosed with unilateral adhesive capsulitis presenting symptoms of pain.
  • restricted range of motion of frozen shoulder Stage 2 and 3

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Rotator cuff injury
  • Long-term Systemic Corticosteroid use
  • Previous Ipsilateral shoulder CSI within 12 months.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Control Group
Diagnostic test: Conventional Treatment(CI)
Patients receive a corticosteroid injection followed by conventional treatment, such as standard physical therapy exercises focused on range of motion and strengthening, without the specific manual techniques of the Spencer method.
Active Comparator: EXP group
Combination product: Spencer Technique (CI)
Patients receive a corticosteroid injection followed by the Spencer technique, which involves a series of specific manual mobilization maneuvers aimed at improving shoulder mobility and reducing pain.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Functional Shoulder Scale
Time Frame: 12 Months
This tool includes a pain scale with a score of 1 to 10 and daily activity scales, including 10 activities. Each activity has a score of 1 to 10.
12 Months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Superior University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 28, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

January 31, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 14, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 14, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 14, 2024

Last Verified

December 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • MSRSW/Batch-Fall22/762

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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