Clinical Trial

Comparing HILT, Steroid Injection, and Manual Therapy for Frozen Shoulder

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Summary
This study compares three common treatments for frozen shoulder when added to a standard exercise program: High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT), a corticosteroid (steroid) injection into the shoulder joint, and hands-on manual therapy by a physical therapist. A fourth group will receive only the standard exercise program. The goal is to see which combination works best to reduce shoulder pain and improve shoulder function over 6 months. The main outcomes are changes in pain (VAS scale) and shoulder disability (SPADI questionnaire) at 12 weeks.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06916650
Lead Sponsor Al Hayah University In Cairo
Conditions Frozen Shoulder
Enrollment 180 participants
Start Date 2025-04-25
Primary Completion 2027-05-01 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-08-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-04-08