Effect of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Physiotherapy Outcomes in Postmenopausal Women With Frozen Shoulder

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of a physiotherapy program on pain levels, shoulder range of motion, functional status, pain catastrophizing, perceived change, sleep quality, and quality of life in postmenopausal women diagnosed with frozen shoulder, with and without Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). The findings are expected to contribute to personalized treatment planning for postmenopausal women with frozen shoulder and help fill the gap in current literature.

NCT Number	NCT07736027
Lead Sponsor	Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Conditions	Frozen Shoulder, Adhesive Capsulitis, Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Post-Menopausal, Exercise, Physical Therapy
Enrollment	56 participants
Start Date	2026-09-01
Primary Completion	2027-07-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-10-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-30