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Clinical Trials/ACTRN12615001378516
ACTRN12615001378516CompletedPhase 2

The efficacy of supra-scapular nerve block for the treatment of frozen shoulder: A randomised controlled trial

Flinders University0 sites54 target enrollmentStarted: December 17, 2015Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Phase 2
Status
Completed
Enrollment
54

Study Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to o limit (—)
Sex
All

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patients with progressive shoulder pain and stiffness in predominantly one shoulder for at least 3 months and of a minimum of 3 on a 10 cm visual analogue scale; restriction of active and passive range of motion greater than 30 degrees in two or more planes of movement (external rotation and abduction), a satisfactory x-ray, and adults aged over 18 years of age.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Patients with systemic inflammatory joint disease; radiological evidence of osteoarthritis of the shoulder or fracture; calcification in the region around the shoulder; clinical signs of a complete rotator cuff tear including, notable weakness of arm elevation, a positive drop sign”, a high riding humeral head on radiological examination or demonstration of complete rotator cuff tear on ultrasound or MRI; allergy to local anaesthetic or iodinated contrast, pregnancy; likely not to comply with follow up or lack of written informed consent.

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