NCT05811533

Comparison of Spencer's Muscle Energy Technique and Post-facilitation Stretch in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis

Completed NA Last updated 19 July 2023

What this trial tests

NA trial testing Spencer's MET with conventional therapy in Frozen Shoulder in 40 participants. Completed in 10 July 2023.

Timeline

1 April 2023

Primary endpoint
10 July 2023

10 July 2023

Quick facts

Lead sponsor	Riphah International University
Phase	NA
Status	Completed
Study type	INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation	randomized
Design	parallel
Masking	none
Primary purpose	treatment
Enrollment	40
Start date	1 April 2023
Primary completion	10 July 2023
Estimated completion	10 July 2023
Sites	1 location across Pakistan

Drugs / interventions tested

• Spencer's MET with conventional therapy
• Post-Facilitation Stretch with conventional therapy

Conditions studied

• Frozen Shoulder — all drugs for Frozen Shoulder →

Sponsor

Riphah International University

Who can join

Adults 40 to 60, any sex, with Frozen Shoulder. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

Adhesive capsulitis is one of the most common problems of the upper limb. Adhesive capsulitis (AC) and frozen shoulder syndrome (FSS) are two terms that have been used to describe a painful and stiff shoulder.

Conservative treatment includes transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), Ultrasound, LASER, Range of Motion, stretching and strengthening exercises, patient education, and home exercises. Manual therapy includes mobilization, Spencer's Muscle Energy Technique and Mobilization With Movement.

Publications & conference data

No peer-reviewed publications indexed yet for this trial. Completed trials usually publish results within 12-18 months.