Adhesive Capsulitis: Prospective Analysis of Efficacy and Financial Impact for Use of Physical Therapy in Treatment

Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Study
Adhesive Capsulitis Frozen Shoulder Shoulder Frozen
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial. Healthy Volunteers Welcome You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
260 (estimated)
Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
The purpose of this study is to identify individuals 18 or older who have diagnostic presentation of adhesive capsulitis and randomize them into two arms, distinguished by use of physical therapy and steroid injections compared with steroid injections followed by watchful waiting. This prospective study will be used to determine whether there is a significant impact on patient outcome and whether …
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient must be 18 years or older * Must meet the following definition for adhesive capsulitis as defined by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons: Self-limiting condition resulting from any inflammatory process about the shoulder in which capsular scar tissue is produce…
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Scott D Martin, MD

617-732-5329

sdmartin@partners.org

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