Arthroscopy and Manipulation vs a Home Therapy Program in the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis

Completed · Phase 4

Conditions studied: Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder

In brief

The purpose of this study is to compare two treatments used for treating frozen shoulder which are arthroscopy and forceful stretching of the shoulder and home stretching therapy to see if one relives pain and improves shoulder motion more quickly. The other purpose is to try and understand what causes frozen shoulder. For this purpose, tissue will be taken from the shoulder during surgery and studied for the presence and level of a protein called cytokine (Connective Tissue Growth Factor)

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00160784

Run by

University of Florida

People needed

58

Starts

1997-03-01

Expected to finish

2012-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-12-05

Who can join

Age: 20 and older, up to 80. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• frozen shoulder (pain and stiffness) experienced for at least four months and treatment has not helped.

You may not qualify if…

• None

Where it is running

• UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Institute — Gainesville, Florida, United States

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