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

Phase 2

Completed

• Conditions: adhesive capsulitis; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Anaesthesiology - Pain management

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615001378516
• Lead Sponsor: Flinders University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-12-17
• Study Completion: 2020-04-30
• Last Update Posted: 26 July 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 54

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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified