Suprascapular Nerve Block to Improve Tolerance and Outcomes of Shoulder Hydrodistension in Adhesive Capsulitis
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Conditions studied: Adhesive Capsulitis, Adhesive Capsulitis of Unspecified Shoulder, Adhesive Capsulitis, Shoulder, Frozen Shoulder, Shoulder Pain, Shoulder Stiffness
In brief
Adhesive capsulitis ("frozen shoulder") causes significant pain and loss of shoulder mobility. Shoulder hydrodistension is an established treatment that can improve movement and reduce symptoms, but the procedure itself may be painful and difficult for some patients to tolerate. This randomized clinical trial will evaluate whether performing a suprascapular nerve block with local anesthetic immediately before hydrodistension can reduce pain during the procedure, improve patient comfort, and potentially enhance clinical outcomes. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: hydrodistension alone, or suprascapular nerve block followed by hydrodistension. Pain, shoulder mobility, functional ability, psychological measures, and quality of life will be assessed at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after the procedure. The study aims to determine whether adding a suprascapular nerve block provides better tolerability and improved recovery for patients with adhesive capsulitis.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07380087
- Run by
- Universidade do Porto
- People needed
- 50
- Starts
- 2026-03-01
- Expected to finish
- 2028-07-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-02-02
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adults aged 18 years or older
- Clinical diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder
- Persistent pain and functional limitation despite initial conservative treatment
- Ability to understand study procedures
- Ability to provide written informed consent
You may not qualify if…
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to ropivacaine or methylprednisolone
- Active infection (local or systemic)
- Uncontrolled coagulopathy or ongoing therapeutic anticoagulation
- Recent surgery of the affected shoulder
- Neurological disease affecting the upper limb
- Pregnancy
Where it is running
- Unidade Local de Saude São João, EPE — Porto, Porto District, Portugal
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